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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 $31,795 when living on campus and $30,795 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,741 when living on campus and $40,740 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
Michigan State University $15,988$43,372 $1,334 $15,346 $15,346
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,228$58,072 $1,126 $16,428 $16,428
Lake Superior State University -$14,266 $2,000 $12,717 $12,190
Grand Valley State University $14,628$20,820 $780 $13,619 $11,306
Eastern Michigan University -$15,510 $1,000 $15,344 $15,648
Bay Mills Community College -$3,320 $700 - $11,222
Average$15,948$25,893$1,157$14,691$13,690

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,948 for in-state students and $25,893 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Michigan State University $16,617$42,607$15,988$43,372
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,786$57,273$17,228$58,072
Lake Superior State University $13,728$13,728-$14,266
Grand Valley State University $14,302$20,198$14,628$20,820
Eastern Michigan University $16,410$16,410-$15,510
Bay Mills Community College $3,320$3,320-$3,320
Average$13,694$25,589$15,948$25,893

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,038 for state residents and $36,428 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,720 and Grand Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,364.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Michigan State University $20,382$39,876$21,148$41,224
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $26,226$52,456$27,524$55,052
Lake Superior State University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Grand Valley State University $18,456$18,456-$19,364
Eastern Michigan University $16,967$29,387$17,441$30,072
Bay Mills Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$20,508$35,044$22,038$36,428

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 $14,691 when a student lives on campus and $13,690 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Michigan State University
$11,754$3,592 $11,754$3,592-
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
$13,856$2,572 $13,856$2,572-
Lake Superior State University
$11,207$1,510 $9,130$3,060-
Grand Valley State University
$11,142$2,477 $8,829$2,477-
Eastern Michigan University
$12,440$2,904 $11,920$3,728-
Bay Mills Community College
-- $7,820$3,402-
Average$12,080 $2,611$10,552 $3,139-