Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,547 when living on campus and $49,503 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 | ||
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $14,400 | $1,500 | - | $18,088 | |
| University of Saint Mary | $33,890 | $2,550 | $13,232 | $14,584 | |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $36,120 | $1,446 | $21,215 | $25,140 | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Bethel College-North Newton | $34,002 | $1,200 | $17,318 | $25,139 | |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | $11,466 | $1,350 | - | - | |
| Average | $27,507 | $1,578 | $16,462 | $20,418 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,715 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, MidAmerica Nazarene University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,120 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 | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $14,400 | $14,400 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $32,540 | $33,890 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $34,832 | $36,120 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Bethel College-North Newton | $32,090 | $34,002 | ||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $29,480 | $30,715 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,604 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland University-Kansas City requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,950 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 | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $12,500 | $12,950 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $11,232 | $11,367 | ||
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $13,253 | $13,597 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Bethel College-North Newton | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saint Paul School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,371 | $10,604 | ||
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 $16,462 when a student lives on campus and $20,418 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | - | - | $13,560 | $4,528 | - |
| University of Saint Mary | $10,032 | $3,200 | $11,384 | $3,200 | - |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $10,760 | $10,455 | $13,324 | $11,816 | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Bethel College-North Newton | $10,330 | $6,988 | $13,324 | $11,815 | - |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,361 | $6,101 | $12,347 | $8,071 | - |