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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,143 when living on campus and $44,143 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Thomas University $11,640 $2,000 $10,340 $21,960
Spelman College $30,058 $1,500 $19,808 $19,808
Savannah College of Art and Design $40,595 $2,025 $21,717 $17,841
Morris Brown College $9,558 $1,000 - $19,055
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$23,659$1,685$16,799$18,799

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,659 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Savannah College of Art and Design requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,595 and Morris Brown College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,558 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Thomas University $11,080$11,640
Spelman College $28,885$30,058
Savannah College of Art and Design $39,605$40,595
Morris Brown College $9,558$9,558
Clark Atlanta University $24,730$26,446
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$22,772$23,659

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,344 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Savannah College of Art and Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,085 and Thomas University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,050.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Thomas University $13,330$13,290
Spelman College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Savannah College of Art and Design $40,550$41,585
Morris Brown College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Clark Atlanta University $19,120$21,156
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$24,333$25,344

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 $16,799 when a student lives on campus and $18,799 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Thomas University
$8,140$2,200 $9,900$12,060-
Spelman College
$16,293$3,515 $16,293$3,515-
Savannah College of Art and Design
$17,493$4,224 $13,617$4,224-
Morris Brown College
-- $11,561$7,494-
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$13,486 $3,313$12,678 $6,121-