Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,038 when living on campus and $28,319 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,925 when living on campus and $39,207 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 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,944 | $31,360 | $1,300 | - | $14,548 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,452 | $7,040 | $1,824 | - | $14,724 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Average | $12,709 | $23,597 | $1,173 | $14,155 | $14,437 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,709 for in-state students and $23,597 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Henry Ford College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,040 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 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,320 | $29,584 | $14,944 | $31,360 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,308 | $7,348 | $5,452 | $7,040 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Average | $12,850 | $23,871 | $12,709 | $23,597 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,139 for state residents and $26,344 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Saginaw Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,328.
| 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 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $15,290 | $26,946 | $15,956 | $28,560 |
| Henry Ford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Average | $17,983 | $28,247 | $19,139 | $26,344 |
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 $14,155 when a student lives on campus and $14,437 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 | - |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | - | - | $10,803 | $3,745 | - |
| Henry Ford College | - | - | $10,656 | $4,068 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Average | $11,478 | $2,677 | $10,387 | $4,049 | - |