Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $38,182 when living on campus and $40,510 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 | ||
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $13,296 | - | - | - | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Manhattan Christian College | $18,424 | $1,300 | $16,244 | $18,152 | |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $21,000 | $1,200 | $11,520 | $15,788 | |
| Benedictine College | $34,800 | $1,200 | $16,270 | $14,350 | |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | $11,466 | $1,350 | - | - | |
| Average | $22,358 | $1,294 | $14,530 | $16,858 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,536 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, McPherson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,162 and Saint Paul School of Theology has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,466 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $12,622 | $13,296 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Manhattan Christian College | $17,914 | $18,424 | ||
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $20,650 | $21,000 | ||
| Benedictine College | $33,720 | $34,800 | ||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $23,688 | $24,536 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,981 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Christian College of Kansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,880 and McPherson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,500.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $11,028 | $13,002 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Manhattan Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $11,880 | $11,880 | ||
| Benedictine College | $6,540 | $6,540 | ||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,487 | $8,981 | ||
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 $14,530 when a student lives on campus and $16,858 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | - | - | - | - | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Manhattan Christian College | $9,244 | $7,000 | $14,452 | $3,700 | - |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $8,950 | $2,570 | $11,836 | $3,952 | - |
| Benedictine College | $11,820 | $4,450 | $10,000 | $4,350 | - |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,084 | $4,446 | $11,608 | $5,250 | - |