Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,501 when living on campus and $46,308 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 | ||
| Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $13,420 | - | - | $14,994 | |
| Life University | $15,036 | $2,400 | $23,859 | $26,313 | |
| Covenant College | $40,464 | $1,170 | $16,378 | $17,406 | |
| Brewton-Parker College | $21,696 | $1,941 | $15,396 | $19,751 | |
| Average | $25,925 | $1,582 | $16,994 | $18,801 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,925 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,890 and Herzing University-Atlanta has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,420 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $12,750 | $13,420 | ||
| Life University | $14,406 | $15,036 | ||
| Covenant College | $38,860 | $40,464 | ||
| Brewton-Parker College | $21,696 | $21,696 | ||
| Average | $23,548 | $25,925 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,096 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,565 and Brewton-Parker College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $10,450 | $9,160 | ||
| Life University | $10,374 | $10,806 | ||
| Covenant College | $21,561 | $15,651 | ||
| Brewton-Parker College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $15,043 | $14,096 | ||
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 $16,994 when a student lives on campus and $18,801 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | - | - | $8,928 | $6,066 | - |
| Life University | $13,959 | $9,900 | $16,413 | $9,900 | - |
| Covenant College | $12,272 | $4,106 | $11,000 | $6,406 | - |
| Brewton-Parker College | $10,138 | $5,258 | $14,493 | $5,258 | - |
| Average | $12,136 | $4,858 | $12,635 | $6,166 | - |