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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 $75,201 when living on campus and $73,404 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
St Olaf College $56,970 $1,000 $13,900 $13,900
Saint Johns University $53,942 $1,000 $13,630 $13,630
Macalester College $64,908 $926 $17,157 -
Gustavus Adolphus College $54,310 $900 $12,470 $12,470
Carleton College $65,457 $938 $18,498 -
Average$59,117$953$15,131$13,333

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,117 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Carleton College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,457 and Saint Johns University has the lowest tuition & fees of $53,942 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
St Olaf College $54,650$56,970
Saint Johns University $52,164$53,942
Macalester College $62,500$64,908
Gustavus Adolphus College $53,030$54,310
Carleton College $62,634$65,457
Average$56,996$59,117

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,030 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Johns University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,730 and Saint Johns University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,730.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
St Olaf College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Saint Johns University $18,030$18,030
Macalester College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Gustavus Adolphus College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Carleton College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$18,030$18,030

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 $15,131 when a student lives on campus and $13,333 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
St Olaf College
$13,000$900 $13,000$900-
Saint Johns University
$12,130$1,500 $12,130$1,500-
Macalester College
$15,477$1,680 ---
Gustavus Adolphus College
$11,290$1,180 $11,290$1,180-
Carleton College
$16,710$1,788 ---
Average$13,721 $1,410$12,140 $1,193-