Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,043 when living on campus and $48,087 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 | ||
| Thomas University | $11,640 | $2,000 | $10,340 | $21,960 | |
| Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | $1,200 | $18,050 | $19,300 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Life University | $15,036 | $2,400 | $23,859 | $26,313 | |
| Point University | $22,300 | $2,000 | $11,100 | $11,000 | |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine - Georgia | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $27,134 | $1,760 | $16,148 | $19,193 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,134 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oglethorpe University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,806 and Thomas University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,640 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $11,080 | $11,640 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Life University | $14,406 | $15,036 | ||
| Point University | $22,300 | $22,300 | ||
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine - Georgia | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $24,419 | $27,134 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,931 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,565 and Life University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,315.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $13,330 | $13,290 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Life University | $10,374 | $10,806 | ||
| Point University | $13,764 | $13,764 | ||
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine - Georgia | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,325 | $13,931 | ||
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 $16,148 when a student lives on campus and $19,193 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Thomas University | $8,140 | $2,200 | $9,900 | $12,060 | - |
| Oglethorpe University | $15,300 | $2,750 | $15,300 | $4,000 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Life University | $13,959 | $9,900 | $16,413 | $9,900 | - |
| Point University | $9,100 | $2,000 | $9,000 | $2,000 | - |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine - Georgia | - | ||||
| Average | $12,205 | $3,943 | $13,028 | $6,165 | - |