Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $56,675 when living on campus and $57,538 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 | ||
| Simpson College | $46,212 | $1,134 | $14,218 | $12,996 | |
| Luther College | $50,320 | $1,040 | $14,195 | $14,195 | |
| Grand View University | $33,450 | $1,248 | $17,178 | $18,194 | |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | $1,200 | $13,170 | $15,420 | |
| Buena Vista University | $40,190 | $1,132 | $13,457 | $16,902 | |
| Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | $1,544 | $14,764 | $14,450 | |
| Average | $40,962 | $1,216 | $14,497 | $15,360 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,962 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luther College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,320 and Grand View University has the lowest tuition & fees of $33,450 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $45,108 | $46,212 | ||
| Luther College | $48,160 | $50,320 | ||
| Grand View University | $32,158 | $33,450 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $38,526 | $40,065 | ||
| Buena Vista University | $38,644 | $40,190 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $34,095 | $35,534 | ||
| Average | $39,449 | $40,962 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,016 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Buena Vista University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,170 and Simpson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,244.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $6,606 | $7,244 | ||
| Luther College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand View University | $8,900 | $9,278 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $8,490 | $9,020 | ||
| Buena Vista University | $9,936 | $10,170 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $9,554 | $9,366 | ||
| Average | $8,697 | $9,016 | ||
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 $14,497 when a student lives on campus and $15,360 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Simpson College | $10,088 | $4,130 | $8,926 | $4,070 | - |
| Luther College | $11,180 | $3,015 | $11,180 | $3,015 | - |
| Grand View University | $12,880 | $4,298 | $12,790 | $5,404 | - |
| University of Dubuque | $11,470 | $1,700 | $11,470 | $3,950 | - |
| Buena Vista University | $10,896 | $2,561 | $8,913 | $7,989 | - |
| Briar Cliff University | $10,208 | $4,556 | $9,894 | $4,556 | - |
| Average | $11,120 | $3,377 | $10,529 | $4,831 | - |