Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,175 when living on campus and $45,347 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 | |
| Life University | $15,036 | $2,400 | $23,859 | $26,313 | |
| LaGrange College | $34,540 | $1,200 | $15,749 | $16,055 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $750 | - | $15,100 | |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $25,438 | $1,490 | $18,247 | $18,420 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,438 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oglethorpe University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,806 and Reformed University has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,360 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Life University | $14,406 | $15,036 | ||
| LaGrange College | $33,700 | $34,540 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $5,360 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $24,437 | $25,438 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,280 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, LaGrange College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,699 and Reformed University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,840.
| 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. | |||
| Life University | $10,374 | $10,806 | ||
| LaGrange College | $22,025 | $21,759 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Reformed University | $7,400 | $7,400 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,730 | $15,280 | ||
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 $18,247 when a student lives on campus and $18,420 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 | - |
| Life University | $13,959 | $9,900 | $16,413 | $9,900 | - |
| LaGrange College | $12,844 | $2,905 | $13,100 | $2,955 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Reformed University | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | - |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $13,530 | $4,717 | $13,366 | $5,053 | - |