Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,437 when living on campus and $33,612 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $1,250 | - | $14,900 | |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | $19,075 | $670 | - | - | |
| St. Mary's University | $36,242 | $1,300 | $14,820 | $7,000 | |
| Southwestern Christian College | $12,121 | $1,903 | $8,442 | $8,942 | |
| Messenger College | $11,200 | $1,500 | $17,181 | $23,781 | |
| Hallmark University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $18,632 | $1,325 | $13,481 | $13,656 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,521 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,242 and Messenger College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $14,520 | ||
| Dallas Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| St. Mary's University | $35,226 | $36,242 | ||
| Southwestern Christian College | $11,812 | $12,121 | ||
| Messenger College | $11,040 | $11,200 | ||
| Hallmark University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,150 | $18,521 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,006 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,782 and St. Mary's University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,782.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dallas Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| St. Mary's University | $20,452 | $21,006 | ||
| Southwestern Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Messenger College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hallmark University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,452 | $21,006 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,481 when a student lives on campus and $13,656 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | - | - | $11,628 | $3,272 | - |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's University | $11,720 | $3,100 | $4,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Southwestern Christian College | $7,042 | $1,400 | $6,942 | $2,000 | - |
| Messenger College | $12,635 | $4,546 | $19,235 | $4,546 | - |
| Hallmark University | - | ||||
| Average | $10,466 | $3,015 | $10,451 | $3,205 | - |