Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $49,587 when living on campus and $48,185 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 | ||
| Life University | $15,036 | $2,400 | $23,859 | $26,313 | |
| Emory University | $60,774 | $1,250 | $21,598 | $21,598 | |
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $1,000 | - | $12,200 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $27,687 | $1,638 | $20,262 | $18,860 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,687 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,774 and Beulah Heights University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Life University | $14,406 | $15,036 | ||
| Emory University | $57,948 | $60,774 | ||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $8,492 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $26,394 | $27,687 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,036 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $46,800 and Beulah Heights University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,650.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Life University | $10,374 | $10,806 | ||
| Emory University | $46,700 | $47,722 | ||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,460 | $8,460 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,164 | $22,036 | ||
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 $20,262 when a student lives on campus and $18,860 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Life University | $13,959 | $9,900 | $16,413 | $9,900 | - |
| Emory University | $18,972 | $2,626 | $18,972 | $2,626 | - |
| Beulah Heights University | - | - | $10,200 | $2,000 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,983 | $5,279 | $14,401 | $4,460 | - |