Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $35,732 when living on campus and $38,040 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 | ||
| Thomas University | $11,640 | $2,000 | $10,340 | $21,960 | |
| Piedmont University | $30,680 | $1,298 | $15,930 | $14,298 | |
| Paine College | $14,596 | $2,500 | $10,536 | $10,536 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $750 | - | $15,100 | |
| Average | $20,633 | $1,550 | $13,550 | $15,857 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,633 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,890 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 | |
| Thomas University | $11,080 | $11,640 | ||
| Piedmont University | $29,190 | $30,680 | ||
| Paine College | $14,596 | $14,596 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $5,360 | ||
| Average | $18,109 | $20,633 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,624 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,565 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 | |
| Thomas University | $13,330 | $13,290 | ||
| Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
| Paine College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Reformed University | $7,400 | $7,400 | ||
| Average | $12,058 | $12,624 | ||
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 $13,550 when a student lives on campus and $15,857 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Thomas University | $8,140 | $2,200 | $9,900 | $12,060 | - |
| Piedmont University | $12,300 | $3,630 | $10,668 | $3,630 | - |
| Paine College | $7,512 | $3,024 | $7,512 | $3,024 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Reformed University | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | - |
| Average | $10,620 | $2,930 | $10,522 | $5,336 | - |