Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,806 when living on campus and $36,487 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 | ||
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $1,250 | - | $14,900 | |
| Abilene Christian University | $42,380 | $1,250 | $15,772 | $15,772 | |
| Dallas Christian College | $20,260 | $1,300 | $15,601 | $15,601 | |
| Paul Quinn College | $13,498 | $1,000 | $10,250 | $12,060 | |
| Southwestern Christian College | $12,121 | $1,903 | $8,442 | $8,942 | |
| Parker University | $17,457 | $800 | - | $23,910 | |
| Average | $20,039 | $1,251 | $12,516 | $15,198 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,039 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,380 and Southwestern Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,121 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $14,520 | ||
| Abilene Christian University | $40,400 | $42,380 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | $20,580 | $20,260 | ||
| Paul Quinn College | $13,798 | $13,498 | ||
| Southwestern Christian College | $11,812 | $12,121 | ||
| Parker University | $25,477 | $17,457 | ||
| Average | $21,098 | $20,039 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,023 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,174 and Paul Quinn College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,456.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Abilene Christian University | $24,174 | $24,174 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Paul Quinn College | $18,357 | $18,357 | ||
| Southwestern Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Parker University | $14,142 | $14,538 | ||
| Average | $18,891 | $19,023 | ||
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 $12,516 when a student lives on campus and $15,198 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | - | - | $11,628 | $3,272 | - |
| Abilene Christian University | $12,500 | $3,272 | $12,500 | $3,272 | - |
| Dallas Christian College | $10,101 | $5,500 | $10,101 | $5,500 | - |
| Paul Quinn College | $7,650 | $2,600 | $9,460 | $2,600 | - |
| Southwestern Christian College | $7,042 | $1,400 | $6,942 | $2,000 | - |
| Parker University | - | - | $12,672 | $11,238 | - |
| Average | $9,323 | $3,193 | $10,551 | $4,647 | - |