Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $31,022 when living on campus and $34,952 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 | ||
| Covenant Theological Seminary | $15,470 | $310 | - | - | |
| Urshan College | $8,506 | $2,100 | $6,569 | $11,664 | |
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | |
| Ranken Technical College | $17,490 | $2,500 | $14,988 | $22,374 | |
| William Woods University | $28,860 | $1,300 | $20,317 | $16,840 | |
| The Continents States University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $15,726 | $1,338 | $13,958 | $17,888 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,790 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, William Woods University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,860 and Columbia College - Lake Ozark has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,304 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Urshan College | $7,420 | $8,506 | ||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | $8,496 | $8,304 | ||
| Ranken Technical College | $16,960 | $17,490 | ||
| William Woods University | $27,480 | $28,860 | ||
| The Continents States University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,089 | $15,790 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,800 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, William Woods University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,800 and William Woods University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,800.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Urshan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ranken Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| William Woods University | $13,992 | $13,800 | ||
| The Continents States University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,992 | $13,800 | ||
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 $13,958 when a student lives on campus and $17,888 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Urshan College | $4,398 | $2,171 | $8,198 | $3,466 | - |
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - |
| Ranken Technical College | $8,926 | $6,062 | $13,324 | $9,050 | - |
| William Woods University | $12,402 | $7,915 | $8,925 | $7,915 | - |
| The Continents States University | - | ||||
| Average | $8,575 | $5,383 | $10,348 | $7,540 | - |