Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $59,717 when living on campus and $58,491 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
Piedmont University | $30,680 | $1,298 | $15,930 | $14,298 | |
Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | $1,200 | $18,050 | $19,300 | |
Emory University | $60,774 | $1,250 | $21,598 | $21,598 | |
Agnes Scott College | $48,150 | $1,000 | $15,662 | $4,908 | |
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $41,891 | $1,190 | $16,637 | $15,411 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,891 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,774 and Shorter University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,044 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
Piedmont University | $29,190 | $30,680 | ||
Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
Emory University | $57,948 | $60,774 | ||
Agnes Scott College | $45,786 | $48,150 | ||
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $40,034 | $41,891 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,716 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $46,800 and Piedmont University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,700.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Emory University | $46,700 | $47,722 | ||
Agnes Scott College | $17,260 | $18,200 | ||
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $23,158 | $23,716 |
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 $16,637 when a student lives on campus and $15,411 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
Piedmont University | $12,300 | $3,630 | $10,668 | $3,630 | - |
Oglethorpe University | $15,300 | $2,750 | $15,300 | $4,000 | - |
Emory University | $18,972 | $2,626 | $18,972 | $2,626 | - |
Agnes Scott College | $13,375 | $2,287 | $2,500 | $2,408 | - |
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
Average | $13,946 | $2,691 | $11,578 | $3,833 | - |