univstats

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 $43,110 when living on campus and $44,048 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
Sterling College $32,200 $1,240 $13,832 $13,832
Southwestern College $38,480 $1,000 $19,270 $18,150
Newman University $35,500 $1,393 $13,655 $18,023
Kansas Christian College $10,950 $600 $13,928 $16,141
Barclay College $26,590 $1,200 $15,100 $11,000
Central Christian College of Kansas $21,000 $1,200 $11,520 $15,788
Average$27,453$1,106$14,551$15,489

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,453 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,480 and Kansas Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,950 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Sterling College $30,000$32,200
Southwestern College $36,650$38,480
Newman University $34,400$35,500
Kansas Christian College $9,570$10,950
Barclay College $24,990$26,590
Central Christian College of Kansas $20,650$21,000
Average$26,043$27,453

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,963 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sterling College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,107 and Barclay College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,980.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Sterling College $15,347$15,347
Southwestern College $13,320$9,180
Newman University $8,484$9,730
Kansas Christian College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Barclay College $8,680$8,680
Central Christian College of Kansas $11,880$11,880
Average$11,542$10,963

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 $14,551 when a student lives on campus and $15,489 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Sterling College
$9,532$4,300 $9,532$4,300-
Southwestern College
$11,356$7,914 $9,323$8,827-
Newman University
$10,279$3,376 $11,846$6,177-
Kansas Christian College
$9,650$4,278 $11,300$4,841-
Barclay College
$12,100$3,000 $8,000$3,000-
Central Christian College of Kansas
$8,950$2,570 $11,836$3,952-
Average$10,311 $4,240$10,306 $5,183-