Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,733 when living on campus and $53,371 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 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | $1,320 | $15,886 | $19,080 | |
| Cornell College | $50,634 | $1,200 | $14,518 | $14,518 | |
| Clarke University | $39,600 | $1,160 | $14,728 | $14,728 | |
| Allen College | $20,444 | $800 | - | $14,400 | |
| Shiloh University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $36,569 | $1,120 | $15,044 | $15,682 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,569 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cornell College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,634 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 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $34,570 | $35,598 | ||
| Cornell College | $49,158 | $50,634 | ||
| Clarke University | $38,060 | $39,600 | ||
| Allen College | $20,008 | $20,444 | ||
| Shiloh University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $35,449 | $36,569 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,364 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -19.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Ambrose University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,125 and Cornell College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,700.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $19,320 | $19,405 | ||
| Cornell College | $15,050 | $2,800 | ||
| Clarke University | $13,080 | $12,224 | ||
| Allen College | $19,200 | $19,028 | ||
| Shiloh University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,663 | $13,364 | ||
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 $15,044 when a student lives on campus and $15,682 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $12,348 | $3,538 | $11,592 | $7,488 | - |
| Cornell College | $11,358 | $3,160 | $11,358 | $3,160 | - |
| Clarke University | $11,000 | $3,728 | $11,000 | $3,728 | - |
| Allen College | - | - | $8,800 | $5,600 | - |
| Shiloh University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,569 | $3,475 | $10,688 | $4,994 | - |