Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,210 when living on campus and $46,246 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 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $33,890 | $2,550 | $13,232 | $14,584 | |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $33,470 | $1,400 | $13,340 | $11,368 | |
| Newman University | $35,500 | $1,393 | $13,655 | $18,023 | |
| Kansas Christian College | $10,950 | $600 | $13,928 | $16,141 | |
| Hesston College | $31,368 | $1,400 | $14,960 | $14,700 | |
| Friends University | $32,748 | $1,500 | $15,376 | $15,892 | |
| Average | $29,654 | $1,474 | $14,082 | $15,118 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,654 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Newman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,500 and Kansas Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,950 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Saint Mary | $32,540 | $33,890 | ||
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $32,470 | $33,470 | ||
| Newman University | $34,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | $9,570 | $10,950 | ||
| Hesston College | $29,952 | $31,368 | ||
| Friends University | $31,812 | $32,748 | ||
| Average | $28,457 | $29,654 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,109 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,850 and Newman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Saint Mary | $11,232 | $11,367 | ||
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $15,300 | $15,350 | ||
| Newman University | $8,484 | $9,730 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Hesston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Friends University | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| Average | $11,751 | $12,109 | ||
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 $14,082 when a student lives on campus and $15,118 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Saint Mary | $10,032 | $3,200 | $11,384 | $3,200 | - |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $11,340 | $2,000 | $7,328 | $4,040 | - |
| Newman University | $10,279 | $3,376 | $11,846 | $6,177 | - |
| Kansas Christian College | $9,650 | $4,278 | $11,300 | $4,841 | - |
| Hesston College | $10,560 | $4,400 | $12,000 | $2,700 | - |
| Friends University | $10,828 | $4,548 | $11,344 | $4,548 | - |
| Average | $10,448 | $3,634 | $10,867 | $4,251 | - |