Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,344 when living on campus and $40,643 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,510 when living on campus and $58,809 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 | ||
| Howard University | $33,344 | $1,360 | $19,926 | $28,992 | |
| University of Rhode Island | $16,408 | $35,804 | $1,250 | $17,336 | $16,868 |
| Average | $16,408 | $34,574 | $1,305 | $18,631 | $22,930 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,408 for in-state students and $34,574 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Rhode Island requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,804 and Howard University has the lowest tuition & fees of $33,344 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Howard University | $31,050 | $33,344 | ||
| University of Rhode Island | $15,880 | $34,362 | $16,408 | $35,804 |
| Average | $15,880 | $32,706 | $16,408 | $34,574 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,450 for state residents and $35,001 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Howard University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $37,334 and University of Rhode Island has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,904.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Howard University | $36,022 | $38,050 | ||
| University of Rhode Island | $16,858 | $30,652 | $17,450 | $31,952 |
| Average | $16,858 | $33,337 | $17,450 | $35,001 |
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 $18,631 when a student lives on campus and $22,930 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Howard University | $16,474 | $3,452 | $22,216 | $6,776 | - |
| University of Rhode Island | $14,900 | $2,436 | $12,286 | $4,582 | - |
| Average | $15,687 | $2,944 | $17,251 | $5,679 | - |