Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,269 when living on campus and $46,616 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | - | $16,190 | $13,990 | |
Southern Wesleyan University | $27,870 | $1,060 | $12,979 | $11,883 | |
Coker University | $31,854 | $3,000 | $12,514 | $8,102 | |
Columbia International University | $27,900 | $200 | $15,350 | $13,220 | |
Limestone University | $27,500 | $1,240 | $13,019 | $15,430 | |
Presbyterian College | $43,300 | $1,500 | $15,709 | $19,218 | |
Average | $31,576 | $1,400 | $14,294 | $13,641 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,576 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Presbyterian College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,300 and Limestone University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,500 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $29,790 | $31,030 | ||
Southern Wesleyan University | $27,820 | $27,870 | ||
Coker University | $31,764 | $31,854 | ||
Columbia International University | $26,840 | $27,900 | ||
Limestone University | $26,300 | $27,500 | ||
Presbyterian College | $41,900 | $43,300 | ||
Average | $30,736 | $31,576 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,682 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Presbyterian College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $56,000 and Columbia International University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $5,085 | $19,244 | ||
Southern Wesleyan University | $12,954 | $13,746 | ||
Coker University | $19,150 | $16,960 | ||
Columbia International University | $11,930 | $11,640 | ||
Limestone University | $12,500 | $12,500 | ||
Presbyterian College | $47,728 | $56,000 | ||
Average | $18,225 | $21,682 |
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 $14,294 when a student lives on campus and $13,641 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Charleston Southern University | $11,590 | $4,600 | $8,930 | $5,060 | - |
Southern Wesleyan University | $10,654 | $2,325 | $9,183 | $2,700 | - |
Coker University | $10,882 | $1,632 | $6,470 | $1,632 | - |
Columbia International University | $11,950 | $3,400 | $9,020 | $4,200 | - |
Limestone University | $10,079 | $2,940 | $11,228 | $4,202 | - |
Presbyterian College | $12,713 | $2,996 | $15,746 | $3,472 | - |
Average | $11,311 | $2,982 | $10,096 | $3,544 | - |