Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $35,654 when living on campus and $36,227 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 | ||
| Benedict College | $18,000 | $1,600 | $12,400 | $12,400 | |
| Claflin University | $17,046 | $1,900 | $14,730 | $20,500 | |
| Columbia International University | $27,900 | $200 | $15,350 | $13,220 | |
| North Greenville University | $24,650 | $2,240 | $16,440 | $16,760 | |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | $19,350 | $340 | $15,442 | $13,624 | |
| Voorhees University | $12,630 | $1,500 | $12,205 | $13,500 | |
| Average | $19,929 | $1,297 | $14,428 | $15,001 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,929 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbia International University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,900 and Voorhees University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Benedict College | $17,938 | $18,000 | ||
| Claflin University | $17,046 | $17,046 | ||
| Columbia International University | $26,840 | $27,900 | ||
| North Greenville University | $23,590 | $24,650 | ||
| Spartanburg Methodist College | $19,350 | $19,350 | ||
| Voorhees University | $12,630 | $12,630 | ||
| Average | $19,566 | $19,929 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,973 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Benedict College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,120 and Columbia International University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Benedict College | $14,720 | $14,720 | ||
| Claflin University | $10,912 | $10,912 | ||
| Columbia International University | $11,930 | $11,640 | ||
| North Greenville University | $12,600 | $11,474 | ||
| Spartanburg Methodist College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Voorhees University | $11,120 | $11,120 | ||
| Average | $12,256 | $11,973 | ||
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 $14,428 when a student lives on campus and $15,001 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Benedict College | $7,000 | $5,400 | $7,000 | $5,400 | - |
| Claflin University | $9,480 | $5,250 | $11,500 | $9,000 | - |
| Columbia International University | $11,950 | $3,400 | $9,020 | $4,200 | - |
| North Greenville University | $11,470 | $4,970 | $11,100 | $5,660 | - |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | $11,950 | $3,492 | $9,330 | $4,294 | - |
| Voorhees University | $7,345 | $4,860 | $7,600 | $5,900 | - |
| Average | $9,866 | $4,562 | $9,258 | $5,742 | - |