Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,159 when living on campus and $33,123 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,703 when living on campus and $48,667 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Illinois State University | $16,021 | $28,086 | $830 | $17,458 | $19,386 |
University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
Average | $12,885 | $28,429 | $992 | $18,282 | $19,246 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,885 for in-state students and $28,429 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,772 and Illinois State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,086 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Illinois State University | $13,941 | $23,209 | $16,021 | $28,086 |
University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
Average | $11,799 | $25,310 | $12,885 | $28,429 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,085 for state residents and $21,433 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 25.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Arkansas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,560 and Illinois State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,608.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Illinois State University | $9,648 | $11,454 | $10,009 | $12,646 |
University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
Average | $9,357 | $17,033 | $11,085 | $21,433 |
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 $18,282 when a student lives on campus and $19,246 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Illinois State University | $11,584 | $5,874 | $12,048 | $7,338 | - |
University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
Average | $12,437 | $5,845 | $12,669 | $6,577 | - |