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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 $19,621 when living on campus and $21,000 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,279 when living on campus and $24,657 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
Coastal Alabama Community College $4,980$8,790 $2,750 $18,200 $15,375
Gadsden State Community College $4,032$7,080 $1,600 $7,524 $7,416
Jefferson State Community College $5,040$8,850 $1,444 - $21,105
Northwest-Shoals Community College $5,071$8,881 $1,600 - $13,706
Bishop State Community College $5,280$9,090 $2,000 - $13,600
Average$4,881$8,538$1,879$12,862$14,240

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,881 for in-state students and $8,538 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Bishop State Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,090 and Gadsden State Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,080 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Coastal Alabama Community College $4,920$8,670$4,980$8,790
Gadsden State Community College $5,312$9,312$4,032$7,080
Jefferson State Community College $5,220$8,910$5,040$8,850
Northwest-Shoals Community College $5,011$8,761$5,071$8,881
Bishop State Community College $4,920$8,670$5,280$9,090
Average$5,077$8,865$4,881$8,538

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Coastal Alabama Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Gadsden State Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Jefferson State Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Northwest-Shoals Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Bishop State Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
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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 $12,862 when a student lives on campus and $14,240 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Coastal Alabama Community College
$10,850$7,350 $8,025$7,350-
Gadsden State Community College
$5,200$2,324 $4,500$2,916-
Jefferson State Community College
-- $15,921$5,184-
Northwest-Shoals Community College
-- $9,336$4,370-
Bishop State Community College
-- $10,600$3,000-
Average$8,025 $4,837$9,676 $4,564-