Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Southland Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $26,508 when living on campus and $26,961 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,393 when living on campus and $39,845 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 | ||
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 | $20,851 | $1,300 | $16,164 | $17,736 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,864 | $19,652 | $1,300 | $16,541 | $17,261 |
| Nicholls State University | $8,173 | $9,266 | $1,300 | $16,934 | $17,334 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $1,300 | $18,098 | $17,439 |
| McNeese State University | $8,460 | $9,960 | $1,300 | $16,520 | $17,261 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $10,118 | $17,258 | $1,230 | $14,109 | $16,862 |
| Abilene Christian University | $42,380 | $1,250 | $15,772 | $15,772 | |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $21,033 | $1,248 | $16,279 | $16,285 |
| Houston Baptist University | $38,100 | $1,000 | $16,018 | $17,286 | |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $35,660 | $250 | $18,060 | $17,950 | |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Average | $9,143 | $22,027 | $1,178 | $16,188 | $16,641 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southland Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,143 for in-state students and $22,027 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southland Conference are increased by 1.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southland Conference, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,380 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 | $20,851 | $8,373 | $20,851 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| Nicholls State University | $8,156 | $9,249 | $8,173 | $9,266 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $9,172 | $14,008 |
| McNeese State University | $8,440 | $10,496 | $8,460 | $9,960 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,778 | $16,728 | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,400 | $42,380 | ||
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $20,745 | $9,748 | $21,033 |
| Houston Baptist University | $36,600 | $38,100 | ||
| University of the Incarnate Word | $34,400 | $35,660 | ||
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| Average | $9,059 | $21,770 | $9,143 | $22,027 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southland Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,382 for state residents and $15,932 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southland Conference are increased by 0.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southland Conference, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,174 and Nicholls State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,779.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,830 | $21,308 | $8,830 | $21,308 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| Nicholls State University | $8,241 | $9,334 | $8,254 | $9,347 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,108 | $13,678 | $9,108 | $13,678 |
| McNeese State University | $8,458 | $9,958 | $8,497 | $9,997 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $6,924 | $12,056 | $7,162 | $12,443 |
| Abilene Christian University | $24,174 | $24,174 | ||
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $7,179 | $15,995 | $7,179 | $15,995 |
| Houston Baptist University | $13,324 | $11,475 | ||
| University of the Incarnate Word | $19,970 | $20,870 | ||
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| Average | $8,286 | $15,903 | $8,382 | $15,932 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Southland Conference. 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 colleges in Southland Conference is $16,188 when a student lives on campus and $16,641 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $10,240 | $5,924 | $11,812 | $5,924 | - |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| Nicholls State University | $10,938 | $5,996 | $11,338 | $5,996 | - |
| University of New Orleans | $12,174 | $5,924 | $11,515 | $5,924 | - |
| McNeese State University | $10,596 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,662 | $5,447 | $9,349 | $7,513 | - |
| Abilene Christian University | $12,500 | $3,272 | $12,500 | $3,272 | - |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $12,869 | $3,410 | $12,321 | $3,964 | - |
| Houston Baptist University | $10,816 | $5,202 | $10,816 | $6,470 | - |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $13,746 | $4,314 | $13,636 | $4,314 | - |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| Average | $11,253 | $4,935 | $11,391 | $5,249 | - |