univstats

Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $50,041 when living on campus and $49,307 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
Wartburg College $51,040 $1,100 $12,362 $12,362
Simpson College $46,212 $1,134 $14,218 $12,996
St Luke's College $20,940 $1,253 - $11,610
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center $19,428 - - -
Luther College $50,320 $1,040 $14,195 $14,195
Central College $20,988 $1,275 $15,462 $15,462
Average$34,821$1,160$14,059$13,325

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $37,900 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wartburg College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,040 and St Luke's College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,940 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wartburg College $49,190$51,040
Simpson College $45,108$46,212
St Luke's College $20,940$20,940
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center The undergraduate tuition information is not available.
Luther College $48,160$50,320
Central College $19,800$20,988
Average$36,640$37,900

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,724 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,388 and Simpson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,244.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wartburg College $13,800$11,500
Simpson College $6,606$7,244
St Luke's College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center $21,102$19,428
Luther College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Central College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$13,836$12,724

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 $14,059 when a student lives on campus and $13,325 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Wartburg College
$11,062$1,300 $11,062$1,300-
Simpson College
$10,088$4,130 $8,926$4,070-
St Luke's College
-- $8,235$3,375-
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
-- ---
Luther College
$11,180$3,015 $11,180$3,015-
Central College
$12,220$3,242 $12,220$3,242-
Average$11,138 $2,922$10,325 $3,000-