Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,647 when living on campus and $53,613 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 | ||
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | - | |
| Franciscan School of Theology | $14,796 | $250 | - | - | |
| Chapman University | $62,784 | $1,600 | $20,696 | $19,168 | |
| Providence Christian College | $35,147 | $1,200 | $18,795 | $19,107 | |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $23,700 | $938 | - | $23,859 | |
| Average | $31,905 | $997 | $19,746 | $20,711 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,182 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chapman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $62,784 and Franciscan School of Theology has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,796 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | $23,096 | ||
| Franciscan School of Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Chapman University | $60,672 | $62,784 | ||
| Providence Christian College | $33,884 | $35,147 | ||
| California Jazz Conservatory | $22,800 | $23,700 | ||
| Average | $35,113 | $36,182 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $43,902 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Alto University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $45,500 and Chapman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $38,604.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palo Alto University | $47,668 | $49,200 | ||
| Franciscan School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chapman University | $37,603 | $38,604 | ||
| Providence Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Jazz Conservatory | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $42,636 | $43,902 | ||
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 $19,746 when a student lives on campus and $20,711 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palo Alto University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Franciscan School of Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chapman University | $17,378 | $3,318 | $15,100 | $4,068 | - |
| Providence Christian College | $11,288 | $7,507 | $11,600 | $7,507 | - |
| California Jazz Conservatory | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Average | $14,333 | $5,413 | $15,377 | $5,334 | - |