Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,033 when living on campus and $45,311 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 | - | - | - | |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $35,300 | $1,200 | $15,800 | $13,640 | |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $36,120 | $1,446 | $21,215 | $25,140 | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Donnelly College | $10,350 | $600 | - | $20,960 | |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $21,000 | $1,200 | $11,520 | $15,788 | |
| Average | $25,205 | $1,173 | $15,655 | $18,934 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,205 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, MidAmerica Nazarene University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,120 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 | |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $12,622 | $13,296 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $33,380 | $35,300 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $34,832 | $36,120 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Donnelly College | $10,372 | $10,350 | ||
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $20,650 | $21,000 | ||
| Average | $24,232 | $25,205 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,108 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.97% 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 | |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $11,028 | $13,002 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $10,307 | $12,562 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $13,253 | $13,597 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Donnelly College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $11,880 | $11,880 | ||
| Average | $10,194 | $11,108 | ||
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 $15,655 when a student lives on campus and $18,934 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $12,160 | $3,640 | $10,000 | $3,640 | - |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $10,760 | $10,455 | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Donnelly College | - | - | $12,204 | $8,756 | - |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $8,950 | $2,570 | $11,836 | $3,952 | - |
| Average | $10,548 | $5,107 | $11,502 | $7,432 | - |