Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,880 when living on campus and $29,893 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,915 when living on campus and $38,928 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 | ||
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | - | $12,922 | $980 | $16,344 | $16,344 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,568 | $22,284 | $1,600 | $15,700 | $23,726 |
| Average | $8,568 | $17,603 | $1,290 | $16,022 | $20,035 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,568 for in-state students and $17,603 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,284 and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,922 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $11,748 | $11,748 | - | $12,922 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,336 | $21,692 | $8,568 | $22,284 |
| Average | $10,042 | $16,720 | $8,568 | $17,603 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,092 for state residents and $16,809 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,268 and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,700.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $9,699 | $9,699 | - | $10,102 |
| Tennessee State University | $10,732 | $22,836 | $11,092 | $23,516 |
| Average | $10,216 | $16,268 | $11,092 | $16,809 |
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 $16,022 when a student lives on campus and $20,035 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $10,562 | $5,782 | $10,562 | $5,782 | - |
| Tennessee State University | $10,120 | $5,580 | $17,534 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | $10,341 | $5,681 | $14,048 | $5,987 | - |