Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,918 when living on campus and $47,904 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 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $25,568 | $1,600 | $12,820 | $12,820 | |
| Spelman College | $30,058 | $1,500 | $19,808 | $19,808 | |
| Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
| Oglethorpe University | $45,806 | $1,200 | $18,050 | $19,300 | |
| Interdenominational Theological Center | $14,000 | $2,272 | - | - | |
| Brenau University | $33,275 | $1,240 | $15,500 | $19,170 | |
| Average | $28,792 | $1,502 | $15,624 | $17,610 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,750 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oglethorpe University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,806 and Interdenominational Theological Center has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Truett McConnell University | $24,440 | $25,568 | ||
| Spelman College | $28,885 | $30,058 | ||
| Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Interdenominational Theological Center | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Brenau University | $32,685 | $33,275 | ||
| Average | $30,652 | $31,750 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,695 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shorter University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,800 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 | |
| Truett McConnell University | $9,756 | $9,532 | ||
| Spelman College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Interdenominational Theological Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Brenau University | $14,481 | $14,552 | ||
| Average | $13,746 | $13,695 | ||
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 $15,624 when a student lives on campus and $17,610 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Truett McConnell University | $9,320 | $3,500 | $9,320 | $3,500 | - |
| Spelman College | $16,293 | $3,515 | $16,293 | $3,515 | - |
| Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
| Oglethorpe University | $15,300 | $2,750 | $15,300 | $4,000 | - |
| Interdenominational Theological Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brenau University | $12,600 | $2,900 | $13,950 | $5,220 | - |
| Average | $12,659 | $2,965 | $13,063 | $4,547 | - |