Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,510 when living on campus and $29,445 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,188 when living on campus and $42,123 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 | ||
Troy University | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | $13,000 | $15,864 |
University of South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
Average | $10,525 | $23,203 | $1,277 | $15,708 | $17,643 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,525 for in-state students and $23,203 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,200 and University of South Alabama has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,652 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
Average | $10,230 | $22,357 | $10,525 | $23,203 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,812 for state residents and $21,203 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,400 and Jacksonville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,464.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Troy University | $8,550 | $17,100 | $8,550 | $17,100 |
University of South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
Average | $9,646 | $21,388 | $9,812 | $21,203 |
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 $15,708 when a student lives on campus and $17,643 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) | |
Troy University | $7,996 | $5,004 | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
University of South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
Average | $10,830 | $4,878 | $12,359 | $5,284 | - |