Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,315 when living on campus and $48,196 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School | $14,440 | $640 | - | - | |
| Northwood University | $33,000 | $1,342 | $15,596 | $16,148 | |
| Lawrence Technological University | $41,872 | $1,762 | $16,820 | $16,820 | |
| College for Creative Studies | $51,355 | $2,154 | $14,356 | $14,356 | |
| Calvin University | $38,670 | $1,300 | $14,950 | $12,600 | |
| Baker College | $12,810 | $1,000 | $12,900 | $14,100 | |
| Average | $32,025 | $1,366 | $14,924 | $14,805 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,541 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College for Creative Studies requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,355 and Baker College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,810 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Northwood University | $31,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Lawrence Technological University | $39,570 | $41,872 | ||
| College for Creative Studies | $49,435 | $51,355 | ||
| Calvin University | $38,620 | $38,670 | ||
| Baker College | $12,710 | $12,810 | ||
| Average | $34,387 | $35,541 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,103 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College for Creative Studies requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $52,170 and Calvin University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,909.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwood University | $37,080 | $37,980 | ||
| Lawrence Technological University | $19,374 | $20,500 | ||
| College for Creative Studies | $51,565 | $53,575 | ||
| Calvin University | $11,880 | $10,909 | ||
| Baker College | $12,760 | $12,550 | ||
| Average | $26,532 | $27,103 | ||
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 $14,924 when a student lives on campus and $14,805 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School | - | - | - | - | - |
| Northwood University | $12,500 | $3,096 | $11,572 | $4,576 | - |
| Lawrence Technological University | $11,670 | $5,150 | $11,670 | $5,150 | - |
| College for Creative Studies | $11,040 | $3,316 | $11,040 | $3,316 | - |
| Calvin University | $11,950 | $3,000 | $9,600 | $3,000 | - |
| Baker College | $7,600 | $5,300 | $8,800 | $5,300 | - |
| Average | $10,952 | $3,972 | $10,536 | $4,268 | - |