Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,881 when living on campus and $48,157 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 | ||
| William Penn University | $28,750 | $1,504 | $13,546 | $13,546 | |
| Grand View University | $33,450 | $1,248 | $17,178 | $18,194 | |
| Dordt University | $35,960 | $1,010 | $14,930 | $15,990 | |
| Clarke University | $39,600 | $1,160 | $14,728 | $14,728 | |
| Allen College | $20,444 | $800 | - | $14,400 | |
| Average | $31,641 | $1,144 | $15,096 | $15,372 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,641 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clarke University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,600 and Allen College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,444 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Penn University | $27,800 | $28,750 | ||
| Grand View University | $32,158 | $33,450 | ||
| Dordt University | $34,600 | $35,960 | ||
| Clarke University | $38,060 | $39,600 | ||
| Allen College | $20,008 | $20,444 | ||
| Average | $30,525 | $31,641 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,170 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allen College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,680 and Grand View University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,108.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Penn University | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Grand View University | $8,900 | $9,278 | ||
| Dordt University | $9,460 | $9,820 | ||
| Clarke University | $13,080 | $12,224 | ||
| Allen College | $19,200 | $19,028 | ||
| Average | $12,228 | $12,170 | ||
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 $15,096 when a student lives on campus and $15,372 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| William Penn University | $7,712 | $5,834 | $7,448 | $6,098 | - |
| Grand View University | $12,880 | $4,298 | $12,790 | $5,404 | - |
| Dordt University | $11,430 | $3,500 | $11,500 | $4,490 | - |
| Clarke University | $11,000 | $3,728 | $11,000 | $3,728 | - |
| Allen College | - | - | $8,800 | $5,600 | - |
| Average | $10,756 | $4,340 | $10,308 | $5,064 | - |