Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $40,657 when living on campus and $41,520 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 | ||
| Columbia College - Springfield | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $27,166 | - | $17,600 | $17,600 | |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $43,550 | $800 | $14,950 | $13,300 | |
| Graceland University - Independence | $14,400 | $1,800 | - | $16,980 | |
| Everest College-Springfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $23,355 | $1,027 | $16,275 | $17,138 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,355 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas City Art Institute requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,550 and Columbia College - Springfield has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,304 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Columbia College - Springfield | $8,496 | $8,304 | ||
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $27,166 | $27,166 | ||
| Kansas City Art Institute | $41,924 | $43,550 | ||
| Graceland University - Independence | $13,860 | $14,400 | ||
| Everest College-Springfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $22,862 | $23,355 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,766 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maryville University of Saint Louis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,346 and Maryville University of Saint Louis has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,346.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Columbia College - Springfield | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $15,696 | $15,766 | ||
| Kansas City Art Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Graceland University - Independence | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Everest College-Springfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,696 | $15,766 | ||
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 $16,275 when a student lives on campus and $17,138 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Columbia College - Springfield | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $13,300 | $4,300 | $12,000 | $5,600 | - |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $12,900 | $2,050 | $10,000 | $3,300 | - |
| Graceland University - Independence | - | - | $14,040 | $2,940 | - |
| Everest College-Springfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2017) | ||||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/08/2013) | ||||
| Average | $13,100 | $3,175 | $11,746 | $5,392 | - |