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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 $28,911 when living on campus and $30,428 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,791 when living on campus and $42,308 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
California State University-Fresno $6,980$18,860 $938 $15,832 $21,489
San Diego State University $8,290$20,170 $908 $24,874 $22,250
Average$7,635$19,515$923$20,353$21,870

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,635 for in-state students and $19,515 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and California State University-Fresno has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,860 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
California State University-Fresno $6,663$18,543$6,980$18,860
San Diego State University $8,174$20,054$8,290$20,170
Average$7,419$19,299$7,635$19,515

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,069 for state residents and $18,573 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fresno requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fresno 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
California State University-Fresno $8,097$17,601$8,414$17,918
San Diego State University $9,608$19,112$9,724$19,228
Average$8,853$18,357$9,069$18,573

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 $20,353 when a student lives on campus and $21,870 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
California State University-Fresno
$11,634$4,198 $15,684$5,805-
San Diego State University
$21,630$3,244 $17,110$5,140-
Average$16,632 $3,721$16,397 $5,473-