Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,772 when living on campus and $47,665 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 | ||
| Clarkson College | $15,168 | $814 | $10,540 | $12,256 | |
| Doane University | $40,491 | $1,000 | $16,345 | - | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $41,658 | $1,000 | $13,482 | $16,448 | |
| Union College | $27,990 | $1,600 | $13,000 | $17,000 | |
| Grace University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $31,327 | $1,104 | $13,342 | $15,235 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,327 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Nebraska Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,658 and Clarkson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,168 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Clarkson College | $14,880 | $15,168 | ||
| Doane University | $38,990 | $40,491 | ||
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $39,868 | $41,658 | ||
| Union College | $27,170 | $27,990 | ||
| Grace University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $30,227 | $31,327 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,820 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Union College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,843 and Doane University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,023.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Clarkson College | $12,294 | $12,546 | ||
| Doane University | $8,922 | $9,223 | ||
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $8,230 | $9,483 | ||
| Union College | $32,146 | $32,026 | ||
| Grace University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,398 | $15,820 | ||
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 $13,342 when a student lives on campus and $15,235 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Clarkson College | $7,864 | $2,676 | $9,260 | $2,996 | - |
| Doane University | $11,615 | $4,730 | - | - | - |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $9,982 | $3,500 | $12,948 | $3,500 | - |
| Union College | $8,000 | $5,000 | $12,000 | $5,000 | - |
| Grace University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2018) | ||||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,365 | $3,977 | $11,403 | $3,832 | - |