Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,543 when living on campus and $44,438 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 | |
| Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | $1,200 | $18,050 | $19,300 | |
| Berry College | $40,416 | $1,000 | $16,454 | $15,334 | |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $10,538 | $1,608 | - | $19,504 | |
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $750 | - | $15,100 | |
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $26,560 | $1,171 | $16,811 | $16,707 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,560 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% 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 | |
| Piedmont University | $29,190 | $30,680 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Berry College | $39,376 | $40,416 | ||
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $9,808 | $10,538 | ||
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $5,360 | ||
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $25,545 | $26,560 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,908 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oglethorpe University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,850 and Luther Rice College & Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,282.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Berry College | $12,600 | $12,960 | ||
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $6,996 | $7,332 | ||
| Reformed University | $7,400 | $7,400 | ||
| Georgia Central University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,667 | $9,908 | ||
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 $16,811 when a student lives on campus and $16,707 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 | - |
| Oglethorpe University | $15,300 | $2,750 | $15,300 | $4,000 | - |
| Berry College | $14,230 | $2,224 | $11,250 | $4,084 | - |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | - | - | $16,736 | $2,768 | - |
| Reformed University | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | - |
| Georgia Central University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,943 | $2,868 | $12,791 | $3,916 | - |