Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,256 when living on campus and $20,458 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,336 when living on campus and $23,539 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 | ||
Hill College | $4,320 | $4,720 | $2,000 | $7,875 | $13,399 |
Texas Southmost College | $3,748 | $4,948 | $1,464 | - | $14,713 |
Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
Palo Alto College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $4,680 | $7,761 | $1,457 | $9,119 | $14,321 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,680 for in-state students and $7,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Alto College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Hill College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,720 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Hill College | $3,462 | $4,462 | $4,320 | $4,720 |
Texas Southmost College | $3,748 | $4,948 | $3,748 | $4,948 |
Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
Palo Alto College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,479 | $7,679 | $4,680 | $7,761 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Hill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Texas Southmost College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Palo Alto College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | - | - |
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 $9,119 when a student lives on campus and $14,321 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) | |
Hill College | $4,200 | $3,675 | $7,924 | $5,475 | - |
Texas Southmost College | - | - | $10,413 | $4,300 | - |
Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
Palo Alto College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $5,169 | $3,950 | $9,466 | $4,855 | - |