Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $39,826 when living on campus and $43,384 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | - | |
Lincoln University | $11,420 | $850 | - | $10,200 | |
Soka University of America | $37,450 | $938 | $16,676 | $24,880 | |
Bergin University of Canine Studies | $10,440 | - | - | - | |
University of Saint Katherine | $28,800 | $938 | - | $25,623 | |
Zaytuna College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $22,241 | $909 | $16,676 | $20,234 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,241 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Soka University of America requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,450 and Bergin University of Canine Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,340 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Palo Alto University | $23,096 | $23,096 | ||
Lincoln University | $11,900 | $11,420 | ||
Soka University of America | $35,544 | $37,450 | ||
Bergin University of Canine Studies | $10,060 | $10,440 | ||
University of Saint Katherine | $28,800 | $28,800 | ||
Zaytuna College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $21,880 | $22,241 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,150 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, Palo Alto University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $45,500 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,810.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Palo Alto University | $47,668 | $49,200 | ||
Lincoln University | $10,310 | $10,310 | ||
Soka University of America | $35,544 | $37,450 | ||
Bergin University of Canine Studies | $13,850 | $13,850 | ||
University of Saint Katherine | $14,940 | $14,940 | ||
Zaytuna College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $24,462 | $25,150 |
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 $16,676 when a student lives on campus and $20,234 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Palo Alto University | - | - | - | - | - |
Lincoln University | - | - | $8,400 | $1,800 | - |
Soka University of America | $13,892 | $2,784 | $20,232 | $4,648 | - |
Bergin University of Canine Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
University of Saint Katherine | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Zaytuna College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $13,892 | $2,784 | $16,021 | $4,213 | - |