Tuition Comparison between 9 States

The following table compares tuition, living cost, and other college expenses between Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming colleges.

The average tuition & fees of the schools in those states are $8,725 for state residents and $17,290 for out-of-state students in public schools. Private schools's average tuition is $27,151.

Among those States, Iowa has the highest tuition and fees and North Dakota has the lowest tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025.

Tuition comparison between Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming colleges
State Tuition & Fees Living Costs
PublicPrivateOn-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-of-State
Colorado $8,236$20,789$27,581$17,597$20,504
Iowa $10,669$27,988$33,179$14,838$15,069
Minnesota $11,686$15,144$32,840$14,828$15,653
Missouri $10,336$20,165$21,951$15,846$18,347
Montana $6,591$19,581$25,153$14,875$15,601
North Dakota $7,707$9,883$14,913$12,214$13,730
Nebraska $9,208$17,152$27,773$15,948$18,574
South Dakota $7,597$9,900$23,342$13,740$15,683
Wyoming $5,201$13,186-$13,453$15,762
Average$8,725$17,290 $27,151$15,204$17,135

Highest Undergraduate Tuition

Public
$27,988
Private
$33,179

Lowest Undergraduate Tuition

Public
$9,883
Private
$14,913

Highest Graduate Tuition

Public
$28,751
Private
$27,138

Lowest Graduate Tuition

Public
$10,806
Private
$11,455