Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,217 when living on campus and $47,577 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 | ||
| Piedmont University | $30,680 | $1,298 | $15,930 | $14,298 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Brenau University | $33,275 | $1,240 | $15,500 | $19,170 | |
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $1,000 | - | $12,200 | |
| Berry College | $40,416 | $1,000 | $16,454 | $15,334 | |
| Average | $30,751 | $1,148 | $16,319 | $15,679 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,751 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,890 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 | |
| Piedmont University | $29,190 | $30,680 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Brenau University | $32,685 | $33,275 | ||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $8,492 | ||
| Berry College | $39,376 | $40,416 | ||
| Average | $28,012 | $30,751 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,155 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,565 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 | |
| Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Brenau University | $14,481 | $14,552 | ||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,460 | $8,460 | ||
| Berry College | $12,600 | $12,960 | ||
| Average | $12,609 | $13,155 | ||
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 $16,319 when a student lives on campus and $15,679 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Piedmont University | $12,300 | $3,630 | $10,668 | $3,630 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Brenau University | $12,600 | $2,900 | $13,950 | $5,220 | - |
| Beulah Heights University | - | - | $10,200 | $2,000 | - |
| Berry College | $14,230 | $2,224 | $11,250 | $4,084 | - |
| Average | $13,415 | $2,905 | $12,119 | $3,560 | - |