Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,127 when living on campus and $44,411 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 | ||
| Morningside University | $38,190 | $1,250 | $14,230 | $15,364 | |
| Loras College | $38,298 | $800 | $11,743 | $10,538 | |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,000 | $600 | $10,900 | $6,330 | |
| Dordt University | $35,960 | $1,010 | $14,930 | $15,990 | |
| Central College | $20,988 | $1,275 | $15,462 | $15,462 | |
| Average | $30,687 | $987 | $13,453 | $12,737 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,687 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loras College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,298 and Emmaus Bible College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Morningside University | $36,610 | $38,190 | ||
| Loras College | $36,570 | $38,298 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | $19,800 | $20,000 | ||
| Dordt University | $34,600 | $35,960 | ||
| Central College | $19,800 | $20,988 | ||
| Average | $29,476 | $30,687 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,457 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loras College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,410 and Dordt University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,720.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Morningside University | $10,548 | $11,111 | ||
| Loras College | $13,440 | $13,440 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dordt University | $9,460 | $9,820 | ||
| Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,149 | $11,457 | ||
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 $13,453 when a student lives on campus and $12,737 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Morningside University | $11,204 | $3,026 | $12,338 | $3,026 | - |
| Loras College | $9,668 | $2,075 | $8,281 | $2,257 | - |
| Emmaus Bible College | $9,250 | $1,650 | $4,950 | $1,380 | - |
| Dordt University | $11,430 | $3,500 | $11,500 | $4,490 | - |
| Central College | $12,220 | $3,242 | $12,220 | $3,242 | - |
| Average | $10,754 | $2,699 | $9,858 | $2,879 | - |