Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,432 when living on campus and $49,725 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 | ||
| Lees-McRae College | $31,140 | $600 | $18,150 | $20,150 | |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $35,536 | $300 | $14,994 | $12,000 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | $2,000 | $22,105 | $22,705 | |
| Warren Wilson College | $40,290 | $850 | $15,840 | $20,435 | |
| Manna University | $7,163 | $800 | - | $27,577 | |
| Carolina University | $16,000 | $2,600 | $15,600 | $14,920 | |
| Average | $28,902 | $1,192 | $17,338 | $19,631 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,902 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,285 and Manna University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,163 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lees-McRae College | $29,440 | $31,140 | ||
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $34,352 | $35,536 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $43,285 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $38,450 | $40,290 | ||
| Manna University | $6,863 | $7,163 | ||
| Carolina University | $15,050 | $16,000 | ||
| Average | $27,498 | $28,902 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,622 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Warren Wilson College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,350 and Manna University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lees-McRae College | $9,750 | $9,750 | ||
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $12,700 | $12,700 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $13,514 | $15,270 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $23,715 | $20,550 | ||
| Manna University | $5,783 | $5,963 | ||
| Carolina University | $13,950 | $11,500 | ||
| Average | $13,235 | $12,622 | ||
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 $17,338 when a student lives on campus and $19,631 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lees-McRae College | $13,730 | $4,420 | $13,730 | $6,420 | - |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $12,794 | $2,200 | $9,500 | $2,500 | - |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $16,488 | $5,617 | $19,473 | $3,232 | - |
| Warren Wilson College | $12,610 | $3,230 | $15,535 | $4,900 | - |
| Manna University | - | - | $10,458 | $17,119 | - |
| Carolina University | $12,400 | $3,200 | $11,720 | $3,200 | - |
| Average | $13,604 | $3,733 | $13,403 | $6,229 | - |