Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,705 when living on campus and $33,393 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,617 when living on campus and $51,305 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 | ||
San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $1,436 | $18,348 | $18,348 |
Average | $11,922 | $29,834 | $1,172 | $21,611 | $20,299 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,922 for in-state students and $29,834 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,498 and San Diego State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,170 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
Average | $11,866 | $29,778 | $11,922 | $29,834 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,185 for state residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,372 and San Diego State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
Average | $10,906 | $21,512 | $11,185 | $22,013 |
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 $21,611 when a student lives on campus and $20,299 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) | |
San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
Clemson University | $12,872 | $5,476 | $12,872 | $5,476 | - |
Average | $17,251 | $4,360 | $14,991 | $5,308 | - |