Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $38,799 when living on campus and $38,642 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 | |
| Columbia Theological Seminary | $21,248 | - | - | - | |
| Brewton-Parker College | $21,696 | $1,941 | $15,396 | $19,751 | |
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $1,000 | - | $12,200 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $21,712 | $1,535 | $15,552 | $15,395 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,829 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Piedmont University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,680 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 | ||
| Columbia Theological Seminary | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Brewton-Parker College | $21,696 | $21,696 | ||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,492 | $8,492 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,027 | $21,829 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,701 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbia Theological Seminary requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,920 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 | |
| Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
| Columbia Theological Seminary | $20,240 | $21,248 | ||
| Brewton-Parker College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Beulah Heights University | $8,460 | $8,460 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,873 | $15,701 | ||
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 $15,552 when a student lives on campus and $15,395 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 | - |
| Columbia Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brewton-Parker College | $10,138 | $5,258 | $14,493 | $5,258 | - |
| Beulah Heights University | - | - | $10,200 | $2,000 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $11,485 | $4,067 | $11,845 | $3,550 | - |