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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 $27,676 when living on campus and $28,318 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,844 when living on campus and $40,487 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
University of South Alabama $9,676$18,652 $2,020 $14,113 $16,345
University of West Alabama $10,990$20,090 $1,206 $11,766 $10,800
Auburn University $12,536$33,944 $1,200 $21,562 $20,902
Alabama State University $11,248$19,576 $1,600 $11,082 $12,450
University of Alabama at Birmingham $8,832$21,864 $1,200 $19,347 $20,587
Average$10,656$22,825$1,445$15,574$16,217

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,656 for in-state students and $22,825 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 and University of South Alabama has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,652 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of South Alabama $9,116$17,732$9,676$18,652
University of West Alabama $10,990$20,090$10,990$20,090
Auburn University $12,176$32,960$12,536$33,944
Alabama State University $11,068$19,396$11,248$19,576
University of Alabama at Birmingham $8,832$21,216$8,832$21,864
Average$10,436$22,279$10,656$22,825

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,438 for state residents and $20,688 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,076 and University of West Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,356.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of South Alabama $8,624$17,048$9,040$17,680
University of West Alabama $6,868$13,546$6,868$13,546
Auburn University $12,170$32,942$12,524$33,908
Alabama State University $10,156$17,572$10,336$17,752
University of Alabama at Birmingham $8,424$19,962$8,424$20,556
Average$9,248$20,214$9,438$20,688

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 $15,574 when a student lives on campus and $16,217 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
University of South Alabama
$8,830$5,283 $11,062$5,283-
University of West Alabama
$8,166$3,600 $7,200$3,600-
Auburn University
$15,396$6,166 $14,736$6,166-
Alabama State University
$7,690$3,392 $7,320$5,130-
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$13,590$5,757 $14,580$6,007-
Average$10,734 $4,840$10,980 $5,237-