Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,749 when living on campus and $46,861 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 | |
| Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | $1,200 | $15,730 | $20,000 | |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $19,530 | $1,240 | $12,468 | $12,468 | |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | $1,200 | $13,170 | $15,420 | |
| Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | $1,544 | $14,764 | $14,450 | |
| Allen College | $20,444 | $800 | - | $14,400 | |
| Average | $30,566 | $1,248 | $13,936 | $15,047 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,566 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Dubuque requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,065 and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,530 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 | ||
| Mount Mercy University | $37,606 | $39,070 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $18,740 | $19,530 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $38,526 | $40,065 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $34,095 | $35,534 | ||
| Allen College | $20,008 | $20,444 | ||
| Average | $29,463 | $30,566 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,211 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allen College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,680 and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,840.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Penn University | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Mount Mercy University | $11,176 | $11,410 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $8,850 | $7,940 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $8,490 | $9,020 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $9,554 | $9,366 | ||
| Allen College | $19,200 | $19,028 | ||
| Average | $11,295 | $11,211 | ||
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 $13,936 when a student lives on campus and $15,047 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 | - |
| Mount Mercy University | $11,030 | $4,700 | $10,000 | $10,000 | - |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $7,950 | $4,518 | $7,950 | $4,518 | - |
| University of Dubuque | $11,470 | $1,700 | $11,470 | $3,950 | - |
| Briar Cliff University | $10,208 | $4,556 | $9,894 | $4,556 | - |
| Allen College | - | - | $8,800 | $5,600 | - |
| Average | $9,674 | $4,262 | $9,260 | $5,787 | - |