Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,469 when living on campus and $44,125 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 | ||
| Spring Arbor University | $32,580 | $800 | $12,740 | $12,740 | |
| Northwood University | $33,000 | $1,342 | $15,596 | $16,148 | |
| Hope College | $40,420 | $1,150 | $14,220 | $6,060 | |
| Hillsdale College | $32,092 | $1,200 | $15,180 | $15,180 | |
| Cornerstone University | $29,100 | $840 | $14,530 | $11,230 | |
| Compass College of Film and Media | $16,070 | $3,500 | - | $11,300 | |
| Average | $30,544 | $1,472 | $14,453 | $12,110 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,438 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hope College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,420 and Cornerstone University has the lowest tuition & fees of $29,100 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Spring Arbor University | $31,660 | $32,580 | ||
| Northwood University | $31,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Hope College | $37,221 | $40,420 | ||
| Hillsdale College | $30,902 | $32,092 | ||
| Cornerstone University | $27,880 | $29,100 | ||
| Compass College of Film and Media | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $31,853 | $33,438 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,709 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwood University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $37,980 and Spring Arbor University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,904.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Spring Arbor University | $8,488 | $8,194 | ||
| Northwood University | $37,080 | $37,980 | ||
| Hope College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillsdale College | $26,560 | $27,340 | ||
| Cornerstone University | $14,960 | $9,322 | ||
| Compass College of Film and Media | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $21,772 | $20,709 | ||
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 $14,453 when a student lives on campus and $12,272 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Spring Arbor University | $10,960 | $1,780 | $10,960 | $1,780 | - |
| Northwood University | $12,500 | $3,096 | $11,572 | $4,576 | - |
| Hope College | $12,180 | $2,040 | $3,450 | $2,610 | - |
| Hillsdale College | $13,180 | $2,000 | $13,180 | $2,000 | - |
| Cornerstone University | $12,200 | $2,330 | $8,900 | $2,330 | - |
| Compass College of Film and Media | - | ||||
| Average | $12,204 | $2,249 | $9,612 | $2,659 | - |