Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,193 when living on campus and $25,267 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,904 when living on campus and $29,978 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 | ||
| Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 | $1,316 | $16,172 | $17,958 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,982 | $7,906 | $1,780 | - | $16,544 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $9,869 | $14,580 | $1,075 | $13,249 | $14,322 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,869 for in-state students and $14,580 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,419 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $15,882 | $34,199 | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $5,650 | $7,652 | $5,982 | $7,906 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $9,905 | $14,973 | $9,869 | $14,580 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,041 for state residents and $28,438 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $19,789 | $40,406 | $20,482 | $41,820 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,409 | $27,445 | $16,041 | $28,438 |
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 $13,249 when a student lives on campus and $14,322 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wayne State University | $11,762 | $4,410 | $12,104 | $5,854 | - |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | - | - | $11,846 | $4,698 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,609 | $2,640 | $10,693 | $3,629 | - |