Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $49,795 when living on campus and $49,083 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 | ||
| Young Harris College | $32,305 | - | $17,193 | $9,418 | |
| Truett McConnell University | $25,568 | $1,600 | $12,820 | $12,820 | |
| Shorter University | $24,044 | $1,200 | $11,944 | $16,951 | |
| 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 | |
| Average | $33,137 | $1,260 | $15,399 | $14,687 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,137 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oglethorpe University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,806 and Shorter University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,044 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Young Harris College | $30,905 | $32,305 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $24,440 | $25,568 | ||
| Shorter University | $23,258 | $24,044 | ||
| Piedmont University | $29,190 | $30,680 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | $43,990 | $45,806 | ||
| Berry College | $39,376 | $40,416 | ||
| Average | $31,860 | $33,137 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,686 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.64% 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 | |
| Young Harris College | $12,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Truett McConnell University | $9,756 | $9,532 | ||
| Shorter University | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Piedmont University | $11,672 | $11,940 | ||
| Oglethorpe University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Berry College | $12,600 | $12,960 | ||
| Average | $12,606 | $12,686 | ||
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 $15,399 when a student lives on campus and $14,687 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Young Harris College | $13,000 | $4,193 | $4,820 | $4,598 | - |
| Truett McConnell University | $9,320 | $3,500 | $9,320 | $3,500 | - |
| Shorter University | $9,784 | $2,160 | $10,450 | $6,501 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $12,322 | $3,076 | $10,301 | $4,386 | - |