Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $53,608 when living on campus and $54,615 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 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | $1,320 | $15,886 | $19,080 | |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | $19,428 | - | - | - | |
| Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | $1,200 | $15,730 | $20,000 | |
| Luther College | $50,320 | $1,040 | $14,195 | $14,195 | |
| Loras College | $38,298 | $800 | $11,743 | $10,538 | |
| Average | $38,154 | $1,099 | $14,354 | $15,362 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,900 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luther College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,320 and Saint Ambrose University has the lowest tuition & fees of $35,598 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $45,108 | $46,212 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $34,570 | $35,598 | ||
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mount Mercy University | $37,606 | $39,070 | ||
| Luther College | $48,160 | $50,320 | ||
| Loras College | $36,570 | $38,298 | ||
| Average | $40,403 | $41,900 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,185 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.00% 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.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $6,606 | $7,244 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $19,320 | $19,405 | ||
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | $21,102 | $19,428 | ||
| Mount Mercy University | $11,176 | $11,410 | ||
| Luther College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Loras College | $13,440 | $13,440 | ||
| Average | $14,329 | $14,185 | ||
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 $14,354 when a student lives on campus and $15,362 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 | - |
| Saint Ambrose University | $12,348 | $3,538 | $11,592 | $7,488 | - |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Mercy University | $11,030 | $4,700 | $10,000 | $10,000 | - |
| Luther College | $11,180 | $3,015 | $11,180 | $3,015 | - |
| Loras College | $9,668 | $2,075 | $8,281 | $2,257 | - |
| Average | $10,863 | $3,492 | $9,996 | $5,366 | - |