Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,964 when living on campus and $45,562 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 | ||
| Wesleyan College | $27,650 | - | $13,826 | $13,826 | |
| Truett McConnell University | $25,568 | $1,600 | $12,820 | $12,820 | |
| Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,595 | $2,025 | $21,717 | $17,841 | |
| Life University | $15,036 | $2,400 | $23,859 | $26,313 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Average | $26,557 | $1,825 | $16,583 | $17,180 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,557 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.41% 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 Life University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,036 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wesleyan College | $27,650 | $27,650 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $24,440 | $25,568 | ||
| Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $39,605 | $40,595 | ||
| Life University | $14,406 | $15,036 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Average | $25,682 | $26,557 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,609 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% 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 Truett McConnell University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,856.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wesleyan College | $11,573 | $11,573 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $9,756 | $9,532 | ||
| Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,550 | $41,585 | ||
| Life University | $10,374 | $10,806 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Average | $18,062 | $18,609 | ||
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 $16,583 when a student lives on campus and $17,180 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wesleyan College | $11,326 | $2,500 | $11,326 | $2,500 | - |
| Truett McConnell University | $9,320 | $3,500 | $9,320 | $3,500 | - |
| Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $17,493 | $4,224 | $13,617 | $4,224 | - |
| Life University | $13,959 | $9,900 | $16,413 | $9,900 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Average | $12,317 | $4,266 | $12,191 | $4,990 | - |