How do UNW meal plan costs compare with other colleges and universities?
Below we have provided a Cost Comparison for Highest and Lowest Required Residential Meal Plans at schools in the area. The costs listed are for the 2019-20 school year unless indicated:
| School | Highest meal plan cost | Lowest meal plan cost |
|---|---|---|
| St. Olaf | $ 5,870 | $ 5,870 |
| Macalester | $ 5,830 | $ 5,830 |
| Hamline | $ 5,442 | $ 4,025 |
| Augsburg | $ 4,996 | $ 4,500 |
| Bethel | $ 4,880 | $ 4,480 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | $ 4,498 | $ 2,018 |
| Crown | $ 4,370 | $ 2,550 |
| Wheaton | $ 3,806 (2018-19) | $ 3,508 (2018-19) |
| Northwestern | $ 3,850 | $ 594* |
| St. Kate's | $3,800 | $ 200 |
| Cedarville | $ 3,314 (2018-19) | $ 3,060 (2018-19) |
| North Central | $ 3,440 | $ ? |
*UNW’s Residential Plan for student’s who are not first-year students, but are not yet 21 or over is $2,848 per year.