Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $34,843 when living on campus and $37,440 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 | |
| Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
| Reinhardt University | $28,420 | $1,500 | $19,150 | $14,600 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $750 | - | $15,100 | |
| Carver Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $19,182 | $1,470 | $14,191 | $16,788 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,182 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Reinhardt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,420 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 | ||
| Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
| Reinhardt University | $27,300 | $28,420 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Reformed University | $5,360 | $5,360 | ||
| Carver Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $18,346 | $19,182 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,683 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clark Atlanta University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,020 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 | ||
| Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Reinhardt University | $10,570 | $14,570 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Reformed University | $7,400 | $7,400 | ||
| Carver Bible College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,484 | $14,683 | ||
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 $14,191 when a student lives on campus and $16,788 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 | - |
| Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
| Reinhardt University | $12,950 | $6,200 | $8,400 | $6,200 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Reformed University | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | - |
| Carver Bible College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,723 | $3,468 | $10,154 | $6,635 | - |