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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. The average COA is $75,712 when living on campus and $74,369 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
American University $56,543 $1,000 $18,632 $17,116
The Catholic University of America $55,834 $1,180 $20,770 $20,770
George Washington University $64,990 $1,400 $17,925 $17,925
Georgetown University $65,081 $1,200 $22,460 -
Institute of World Politics $31,200 $400 - -
Average$54,730$1,036$19,947$18,604

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $60,612 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgetown University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,081 and Institute of World Politics has the lowest tuition & fees of $31,200 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
American University $53,889$56,543
The Catholic University of America $54,186$55,834
George Washington University $60,946$64,990
Georgetown University $62,051$65,081
Institute of World Politics This school does not have undergraduate programs.
Average$57,768$60,612

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $45,230 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgetown University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $58,848 and American University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $32,224.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
American University $39,126$33,239
The Catholic University of America $53,180$53,220
George Washington University $33,984$35,154
Georgetown University $57,049$59,306
Institute of World Politics The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$45,835$45,230

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 $19,947 when a student lives on campus and $18,604 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
American University
$17,012$1,620 $14,712$2,404-
The Catholic University of America
$17,370$3,400 $17,370$3,400-
George Washington University
$16,300$1,625 $16,300$1,625-
Georgetown University
$19,750$2,710 ---
Institute of World Politics
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Average$17,608 $2,339$16,127 $2,476-