Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,079 when living on campus and $44,573 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 | ||
| Amberton University | $9,035 | - | - | - | |
| Concordia University Texas | $36,690 | $800 | $16,792 | $12,696 | |
| Dallas Christian College | $20,260 | $1,300 | $15,601 | $15,601 | |
| Southwestern University | $51,058 | $1,300 | $15,248 | $18,720 | |
| Messenger College | $11,200 | $1,500 | $17,181 | $23,781 | |
| Average | $25,649 | $1,225 | $16,206 | $17,700 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,649 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,058 and Amberton University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amberton University | $8,585 | $9,035 | ||
| Concordia University Texas | $35,620 | $36,690 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | $20,580 | $20,260 | ||
| Southwestern University | $48,450 | $51,058 | ||
| Messenger College | $11,040 | $11,200 | ||
| Average | $24,855 | $25,649 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,493 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concordia University Texas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,410 and Amberton University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,200.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amberton University | $6,875 | $7,235 | ||
| Concordia University Texas | $12,628 | $13,750 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Messenger College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,752 | $10,493 | ||
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 $16,206 when a student lives on campus and $17,700 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Amberton University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Concordia University Texas | $12,940 | $3,852 | $8,844 | $3,852 | - |
| Dallas Christian College | $10,101 | $5,500 | $10,101 | $5,500 | - |
| Southwestern University | $13,628 | $1,620 | $16,350 | $2,370 | - |
| Messenger College | $12,635 | $4,546 | $19,235 | $4,546 | - |
| Average | $12,326 | $3,880 | $13,633 | $4,067 | - |