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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 $29,263 when living on campus and $30,351 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,106 when living on campus and $50,194 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
Sonoma State University $8,190$20,070 $822 $18,262 $24,320
Solano Community College $1,172$8,900 $938 - $25,623
Cypress College $1,150$9,399 $2,267 - $25,409
University of California-Hastings College of Law -$46,753 - - -
University of California-Merced $14,167$44,944 $1,214 $25,304 $16,130
Average$6,170$26,013$1,310$21,783$22,871

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,170 for in-state students and $20,828 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,944 and Solano Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,900 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Sonoma State University $8,060$19,940$8,190$20,070
Solano Community College $1,172$7,028$1,172$8,900
Cypress College $1,146$7,986$1,150$9,399
University of California-Hastings College of Law The undergraduate tuition information is not available.
University of California-Merced $13,791$43,863$14,167$44,944
Average$6,042$19,704$6,170$20,828

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,906 for state residents and $31,723 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 and Sonoma State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Sonoma State University $9,494$18,998$9,624$19,128
Solano Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Cypress College The graduate tuition information is not available.
University of California-Hastings College of Law $49,696$49,696-$46,753
University of California-Merced $13,489$28,591$14,187$29,289
Average$24,226$32,428$11,906$31,723

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 $21,783 when a student lives on campus and $22,871 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Sonoma State University
$15,770$2,492 $19,430$4,890-
Solano Community College
-- $19,431$6,192-
Cypress College
-- $20,714$4,695-
University of California-Hastings College of Law
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University of California-Merced
$20,293$5,011 $10,537$5,593-
Average$18,032 $3,752$17,528 $5,343-