Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,846 when living on campus and $32,446 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $53,273 when living on campus and $52,873 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| University of Delaware | $16,080 | $39,720 | $1,000 | $16,638 | $15,838 |
| James Madison University | $13,576 | $30,790 | $1,254 | $17,144 | $17,144 |
| Average | $14,828 | $35,255 | $1,127 | $16,891 | $16,491 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,828 for in-state students and $35,255 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Delaware requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,720 and James Madison University has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,790 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Delaware | $15,410 | $37,930 | $16,080 | $39,720 |
| James Madison University | $13,092 | $30,152 | $13,576 | $30,790 |
| Average | $14,251 | $34,041 | $14,828 | $35,255 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,080 for state residents and $25,037 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, James Madison University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,304 and University of Delaware has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,504.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Delaware | $18,664 | $18,664 | - | $19,546 |
| James Madison University | $12,696 | $29,496 | $13,080 | $30,528 |
| Average | $15,680 | $24,080 | $13,080 | $25,037 |
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 $16,891 when a student lives on campus and $16,491 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Delaware | $14,838 | $1,800 | $14,838 | $1,000 | - |
| James Madison University | $12,584 | $4,560 | $12,584 | $4,560 | - |
| Average | $13,711 | $3,180 | $13,711 | $2,780 | - |