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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,304 when living on campus and $22,029 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,726 when living on campus and $22,451 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Ellsworth Community College $5,304$6,312 $1,300 $14,200 $14,300
Iowa Lakes Community College $7,196$7,644 $1,874 $12,048 $14,268
Iowa Western Community College $6,780$6,930 $1,240 $13,870 $13,536
Marshalltown Community College $5,304$5,808 $1,450 $11,950 $16,125
Southeastern Community College $6,450$6,450 $1,354 $16,202 $13,662
Average$6,207$6,629$1,444$13,654$14,378

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,207 for in-state students and $6,629 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Iowa Lakes Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,644 and Marshalltown Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,808 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ellsworth Community College $5,184$6,192$5,304$6,312
Iowa Lakes Community College $7,004$7,452$7,196$7,644
Iowa Western Community College $6,540$6,690$6,780$6,930
Marshalltown Community College $5,184$5,688$5,304$5,808
Southeastern Community College $6,210$6,360$6,450$6,450
Average$6,024$6,476$6,207$6,629

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ellsworth Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Iowa Lakes Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Iowa Western Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Marshalltown Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Southeastern Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
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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 $13,654 when a student lives on campus and $14,378 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Ellsworth Community College
$9,000$5,200 $9,000$5,300-
Iowa Lakes Community College
$8,010$4,038 $10,230$4,038-
Iowa Western Community College
$8,750$5,120 $8,416$5,120-
Marshalltown Community College
$7,750$4,200 $11,925$4,200-
Southeastern Community College
$9,844$6,358 $7,452$6,210-
Average$8,671 $4,983$9,405 $4,974-