Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,844 when living on campus and $53,840 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 | |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,595 | $2,025 | $21,717 | $17,841 | |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $13,420 | - | - | $14,994 | |
| Emory University | $60,774 | $1,250 | $21,598 | $21,598 | |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $33,464 | $1,619 | $17,762 | $18,757 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,464 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,774 and Thomas University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,640 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $11,080 | $11,640 | ||
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $39,605 | $40,595 | ||
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $12,750 | $13,420 | ||
| Emory University | $57,948 | $60,774 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $30,340 | $33,464 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,924 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $46,800 and Herzing University-Atlanta has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $13,330 | $13,290 | ||
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,550 | $41,585 | ||
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $10,450 | $9,160 | ||
| Emory University | $46,700 | $47,722 | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $25,372 | $25,924 | ||
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 $17,762 when a student lives on campus and $18,757 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 | - |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $17,493 | $4,224 | $13,617 | $4,224 | - |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | - | - | $8,928 | $6,066 | - |
| Emory University | $18,972 | $2,626 | $18,972 | $2,626 | - |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $14,783 | $2,979 | $13,189 | $5,568 | - |