Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $51,277 when living on campus and $54,608 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 | ||
| Whittier College | $49,864 | $1,000 | $16,623 | $10,800 | |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | $935 | $16,665 | $25,590 | |
| California Lutheran University | $50,670 | $936 | $21,780 | $25,691 | |
| Reach University | $12,374 | $1,200 | - | $19,970 | |
| Grace Mission University | $3,480 | $1,250 | - | $20,668 | |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | $938 | $16,676 | $24,880 | |
| Average | $32,298 | $1,043 | $17,936 | $21,267 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,298 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Lutheran University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,670 and Grace Mission University has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,480 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Whittier College | $49,864 | $49,864 | ||
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $38,700 | $39,950 | ||
| California Lutheran University | $48,012 | $50,670 | ||
| Reach University | $12,374 | $12,374 | ||
| Grace Mission University | $3,500 | $3,480 | ||
| Soka University of America | $35,544 | $37,450 | ||
| Average | $31,332 | $32,298 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,010 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Soka University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,382 and Grace Mission University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Whittier College | $14,742 | $14,742 | ||
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $12,556 | $12,718 | ||
| California Lutheran University | $20,600 | $22,498 | ||
| Reach University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grace Mission University | $2,640 | $2,640 | ||
| Soka University of America | $35,544 | $37,450 | ||
| Average | $17,216 | $18,010 | ||
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 $17,936 when a student lives on campus and $21,267 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Whittier College | $15,623 | $1,000 | $9,300 | $1,500 | - |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $10,790 | $5,875 | $19,430 | $6,160 | - |
| California Lutheran University | $17,734 | $4,046 | $19,431 | $6,260 | - |
| Reach University | - | - | $16,470 | $3,500 | - |
| Grace Mission University | - | - | $15,808 | $4,860 | - |
| Soka University of America | $13,892 | $2,784 | $20,232 | $4,648 | - |
| Average | $14,510 | $3,426 | $16,779 | $4,488 | - |