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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 $75,196 when living on campus and $73,402 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
Carleton College $65,457 $938 $18,498 -
Gustavus Adolphus College $54,310 $900 $12,470 $12,470
Macalester College $64,908 $926 $17,157 -
College of Saint Benedict $53,884 $1,000 $13,660 $13,660
St Olaf College $56,970 $1,000 $13,900 $13,900
Average$59,106$953$15,137$13,343

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,106 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 College of Saint Benedict has the lowest tuition & fees of $53,884 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Carleton College $62,634$65,457
Gustavus Adolphus College $53,030$54,310
Macalester College $62,500$64,908
College of Saint Benedict $52,108$53,884
St Olaf College $54,650$56,970
Average$56,984$59,106

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,073 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Saint Benedict requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,498 and College of Saint Benedict has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,498.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Carleton College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Gustavus Adolphus College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Macalester College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
College of Saint Benedict $16,359$17,073
St Olaf College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Average$16,359$17,073

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 $15,137 when a student lives on campus and $13,343 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Carleton College
$16,710$1,788 ---
Gustavus Adolphus College
$11,290$1,180 $11,290$1,180-
Macalester College
$15,477$1,680 ---
College of Saint Benedict
$12,160$1,500 $12,160$1,500-
St Olaf College
$13,000$900 $13,000$900-
Average$13,727 $1,410$12,150 $1,193-