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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 $74,319 when living on campus and $74,972 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
Gonzaga University $53,500 $1,382 $19,367 $22,630
University of Puget Sound $59,900 $1,000 $17,664 $17,664
Seattle University $54,285 $762 $18,566 $18,566
Whitman College $61,492 $1,400 $15,440 $15,440
Pacific Lutheran University $50,964 $762 $15,111 $15,111
Average$56,028$1,061$17,230$17,882

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,028 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Whitman College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,492 and Pacific Lutheran University has the lowest tuition & fees of $50,964 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Gonzaga University $50,735$53,500
University of Puget Sound $57,626$59,900
Seattle University $51,324$54,285
Whitman College $58,622$61,492
Pacific Lutheran University $50,256$50,964
Average$53,713$56,028

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,942 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Puget Sound requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,401 and Seattle University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,012.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Gonzaga University $19,811$20,244
University of Puget Sound $37,307$38,676
Seattle University $15,033$15,795
Whitman College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Pacific Lutheran University $32,666$33,051
Average$26,204$26,942

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 $17,230 when a student lives on campus and $17,882 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Gonzaga University
$15,080$4,287 $18,343$4,287-
University of Puget Sound
$15,040$2,624 $15,040$2,624-
Seattle University
$14,748$3,818 $14,748$3,818-
Whitman College
$14,640$800 $14,640$800-
Pacific Lutheran University
$12,446$2,665 $12,446$2,665-
Average$14,391 $2,839$15,043 $2,839-