Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference. The average COA is $52,987 when living on campus and $53,698 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 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $35,642 | $2,182 | $19,202 | $20,332 | |
| Dordt University | $37,050 | $1,080 | $15,270 | $16,870 | |
| Morningside University | $39,519 | $1,200 | $14,870 | $16,730 | |
| Northwestern College | $36,710 | $1,150 | $14,140 | $14,140 | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $40,640 | $1,070 | $13,715 | $13,715 | |
| Doane University | $41,985 | $1,082 | $16,852 | - | |
| Hastings College | $37,770 | $1,030 | $16,360 | $19,750 | |
| Midland University | $42,050 | $1,020 | $15,680 | $15,680 | |
| University of Jamestown | $24,990 | $1,300 | $13,190 | $13,190 | |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $33,790 | $1,500 | $9,950 | $11,000 | |
| Mount Marty University | $34,600 | $1,200 | $15,068 | $15,068 | |
| Average | $36,795 | $1,256 | $14,936 | $15,648 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,795 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference are increased by 3.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference, Midland University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,150 and University of Jamestown has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Briar Cliff University | $34,727 | $35,642 | ||
| Dordt University | $35,960 | $37,050 | ||
| Morningside University | $38,190 | $39,519 | ||
| Northwestern College | $35,300 | $36,710 | ||
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $39,330 | $40,640 | ||
| Doane University | $40,491 | $41,985 | ||
| Hastings College | $36,130 | $37,770 | ||
| Midland University | $40,270 | $42,050 | ||
| University of Jamestown | $24,820 | $24,990 | ||
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $32,890 | $33,790 | ||
| Mount Marty University | $33,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Average | $35,564 | $36,795 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,045 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference are increased by 7.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference, University of Jamestown requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,894 and Northwestern College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,480.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Briar Cliff University | $9,366 | $9,738 | ||
| Dordt University | $9,820 | $10,990 | ||
| Morningside University | $11,111 | $11,516 | ||
| Northwestern College | $6,600 | $6,790 | ||
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $7,650 | $8,100 | ||
| Doane University | $9,223 | $10,173 | ||
| Hastings College | $13,580 | $13,660 | ||
| Midland University | $14,596 | $13,743 | ||
| University of Jamestown | $11,500 | $15,984 | ||
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $15,300 | $15,300 | ||
| Mount Marty University | $14,264 | $16,499 | ||
| Average | $11,183 | $12,045 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Great Plains Athletic Conference is $14,936 when a student lives on campus and $15,648 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Briar Cliff University | $11,518 | $7,684 | $12,648 | $7,684 | $13,420 |
| Dordt University | $11,770 | $3,500 | $12,360 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| Morningside University | $11,650 | $3,220 | $13,510 | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Northwestern College | $10,900 | $3,240 | $10,900 | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $10,850 | $2,865 | $10,850 | $2,865 | $2,075 |
| Doane University | $12,178 | $4,674 | - | - | - |
| Hastings College | $12,050 | $4,310 | $15,440 | $4,310 | $4,310 |
| Midland University | $11,172 | $4,508 | $8,109 | $7,571 | $1,999 |
| University of Jamestown | $9,990 | $3,200 | $9,990 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $8,100 | $1,850 | $9,000 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Mount Marty University | $9,800 | $5,268 | $9,800 | $5,268 | $5,268 |
| Average | $10,907 | $4,029 | $11,261 | $4,387 | $4,474 |
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