Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,948 when living on campus and $46,409 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $38,480 | $1,000 | $19,270 | $18,150 | |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $36,120 | $1,446 | $21,215 | $25,140 | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Barclay College | $26,590 | $1,200 | $15,100 | $11,000 | |
| Donnelly College | $10,350 | $600 | - | $20,960 | |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | $11,466 | $1,350 | - | - | |
| Average | $26,361 | $1,169 | $17,417 | $18,878 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,340 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,480 and Donnelly College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,350 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwestern College | $36,650 | $38,480 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $34,832 | $36,120 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Barclay College | $24,990 | $26,590 | ||
| Donnelly College | $10,372 | $10,350 | ||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $28,076 | $29,340 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,989 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, MidAmerica Nazarene University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,764 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 | |
| Southwestern College | $13,320 | $9,180 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $13,253 | $13,597 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Barclay College | $8,680 | $8,680 | ||
| Donnelly College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,938 | $8,989 | ||
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 $17,417 when a student lives on campus and $18,878 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | $11,356 | $7,914 | $9,323 | $8,827 | - |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $10,760 | $10,455 | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Barclay College | $12,100 | $3,000 | $8,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Donnelly College | - | - | $12,204 | $8,756 | - |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $11,135 | $6,283 | $10,599 | $8,279 | - |