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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 $45,982 when living on campus and $45,893 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
Southwestern College $38,480 $1,000 $19,270 $18,150
Ottawa University-Kansas City $13,296 - - -
McPherson College $35,162 $1,420 $14,084 $19,140
Kansas Wesleyan University $33,470 $1,400 $13,340 $11,368
Central Christian College of Kansas $21,000 $1,200 $11,520 $15,788
Bethany College $31,946 $960 $21,252 $14,576
Average$28,892$1,196$15,893$15,804

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,892 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,480 and Ottawa University-Kansas City has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,976 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College $36,650$38,480
Ottawa University-Kansas City $12,622$13,296
McPherson College $33,536$35,162
Kansas Wesleyan University $32,470$33,470
Central Christian College of Kansas $20,650$21,000
Bethany College $31,305$31,946
Average$27,872$28,892

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,782 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,850 and McPherson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,500.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College $13,320$9,180
Ottawa University-Kansas City $11,028$13,002
McPherson College $4,500$4,500
Kansas Wesleyan University $15,300$15,350
Central Christian College of Kansas $11,880$11,880
Bethany College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$11,206$10,782

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 $15,893 when a student lives on campus and $15,804 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Southwestern College
$11,356$7,914 $9,323$8,827-
Ottawa University-Kansas City
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McPherson College
$10,322$3,762 $10,144$8,996-
Kansas Wesleyan University
$11,340$2,000 $7,328$4,040-
Central Christian College of Kansas
$8,950$2,570 $11,836$3,952-
Bethany College
$13,338$7,914 $6,662$7,914-
Average$11,061 $4,832$9,059 $6,746-