Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,918 when living on campus and $35,879 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,401 when living on campus and $52,362 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 | ||
Howard University | $33,344 | $1,360 | $19,926 | $28,992 | |
Delaware State University | $10,314 | $20,250 | $1,500 | $18,422 | $19,277 |
Average | $10,314 | $26,797 | $1,430 | $19,174 | $24,135 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,314 for in-state students and $26,797 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Howard University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,344 and Delaware State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,250 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Howard University | $31,050 | $33,344 | ||
Delaware State University | $8,358 | $18,280 | $10,314 | $20,250 |
Average | $8,358 | $24,665 | $10,314 | $26,797 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,160 for state residents and $26,513 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Howard University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $37,334 and Delaware State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,876.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Howard University | $36,022 | $38,050 | ||
Delaware State University | $5,510 | $11,726 | $8,160 | $14,976 |
Average | $5,510 | $23,874 | $8,160 | $26,513 |
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 $19,174 when a student lives on campus and $24,135 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) | |
Howard University | $16,474 | $3,452 | $22,216 | $6,776 | - |
Delaware State University | $13,634 | $4,788 | $13,634 | $5,643 | - |
Average | $15,054 | $4,120 | $17,925 | $6,210 | - |