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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,953 when living on campus and $23,439 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,874 when living on campus and $27,360 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Galveston College $3,266$5,726 $2,046 $13,570 $15,443
University of Houston-Downtown $7,708$17,788 $1,296 - $17,592
Laredo College $4,500$5,748 $1,800 - $11,919
San Jacinto Community College $3,456$5,352 $1,460 - $23,271
The University of Texas System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Houston-System Administration no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$4,733$8,654$1,651$13,570$17,056

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,733 for in-state students and $8,654 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Downtown requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,788 and San Jacinto Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,352 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Galveston College $3,266$5,726$3,266$5,726
University of Houston-Downtown $7,450$17,266$7,708$17,788
Laredo College $4,500$5,748$4,500$5,748
San Jacinto Community College $3,240$5,040$3,456$5,352
The University of Texas System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Houston-System Administration no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$4,614$8,445$4,733$8,654

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,529 for state residents and $16,189 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Downtown requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,733 and University of Houston-Downtown has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,733.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Galveston College The graduate tuition information is not available.
University of Houston-Downtown $9,529$15,973$9,529$16,189
Laredo College The graduate tuition information is not available.
San Jacinto Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
The University of Texas System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Houston-System Administration no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$9,529$15,973$9,529$16,189

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 $13,570 when a student lives on campus and $17,056 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Galveston College
$8,512$5,058 $10,385$5,058-
University of Houston-Downtown
-- $9,882$7,710-
Laredo College
-- $6,071$5,848-
San Jacinto Community College
-- $18,971$4,300-
The University of Texas System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
University of Houston-System Administration no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$8,512 $5,058$11,327 $5,729-