Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,180 when living on campus and $30,851 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $62,817 when living on campus and $61,488 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 | ||
Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
Average | $12,688 | $43,325 | $1,213 | $18,279 | $16,950 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,688 for in-state students and $43,325 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,716 and University of South Carolina-Columbia has the lowest tuition & fees of $34,934 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
Average | $12,688 | $41,713 | $12,688 | $43,325 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,774 for state residents and $26,233 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and Loyola University Chicago has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,375.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
Average | $13,774 | $25,252 | $13,774 | $26,233 |
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 $18,279 when a student lives on campus and $16,950 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) | |
Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
Average | $14,726 | $3,553 | $13,398 | $3,553 | - |