Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $66,168 when living on campus and $64,044 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 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | $1,200 | $18,050 | $19,300 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Emory University | $60,774 | $1,250 | $21,598 | $21,598 | |
| Berry College | $40,416 | $1,000 | $16,454 | $15,334 | |
| Agnes Scott College | $48,150 | $1,000 | $15,662 | $4,908 | |
| Average | $47,207 | $1,130 | $17,831 | $15,706 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,207 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,774 and Berry College has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,416 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Emory University | $57,948 | $60,774 | ||
| Berry College | $39,376 | $40,416 | ||
| Agnes Scott College | $45,786 | $48,150 | ||
| Average | $43,483 | $47,207 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,187 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $46,800 and Berry College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,960.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Emory University | $46,700 | $47,722 | ||
| Berry College | $12,600 | $12,960 | ||
| Agnes Scott College | $17,260 | $18,200 | ||
| Average | $23,098 | $24,187 | ||
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 $17,831 when a student lives on campus and $15,706 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Oglethorpe University | $15,300 | $2,750 | $15,300 | $4,000 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Emory University | $18,972 | $2,626 | $18,972 | $2,626 | - |
| Berry College | $14,230 | $2,224 | $11,250 | $4,084 | - |
| Agnes Scott College | $13,375 | $2,287 | $2,500 | $2,408 | - |
| Average | $15,281 | $2,550 | $12,510 | $3,196 | - |