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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 $41,456 when living on campus and $43,351 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
Southwestern College $38,480 $1,000 $19,270 $18,150
University of Saint Mary $33,890 $2,550 $13,232 $14,584
Donnelly College $10,350 $600 - $20,960
Central Christian College of Kansas $21,000 $1,200 $11,520 $15,788
Baker University $33,900 $1,250 $15,910 $14,910
Ottawa University-Online $13,296 - - -
Average$25,153$1,320$14,983$16,878

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,153 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.00% 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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College $36,650$38,480
University of Saint Mary $32,540$33,890
Donnelly College $10,372$10,350
Central Christian College of Kansas $20,650$21,000
Baker University $32,220$33,900
Ottawa University-Online $12,676$13,296
Average$24,185$25,153

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,535 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Christian College of Kansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,880 and Southwestern College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College $13,320$9,180
University of Saint Mary $11,232$11,367
Donnelly College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Central Christian College of Kansas $11,880$11,880
Baker University $12,246$12,246
Ottawa University-Online $12,153$13,002
Average$12,166$11,535

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 $14,983 when a student lives on campus and $16,878 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Southwestern College
$11,356$7,914 $9,323$8,827-
University of Saint Mary
$10,032$3,200 $11,384$3,200-
Donnelly College
-- $12,204$8,756-
Central Christian College of Kansas
$8,950$2,570 $11,836$3,952-
Baker University
$10,720$5,190 $9,720$5,190-
Ottawa University-Online
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Average$10,265 $4,719$10,893 $5,985-