Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,057 when living on campus and $28,677 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,577 when living on campus and $44,197 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 | ||
| Ball State University | $10,758 | $28,766 | $1,360 | $14,616 | $14,616 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Average | $9,795 | $25,315 | $1,280 | $16,982 | $17,602 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,795 for in-state students and $25,315 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ball State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,766 and University of Alabama at Birmingham has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,864 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ball State University | $10,440 | $27,924 | $10,758 | $28,766 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Average | $9,636 | $24,570 | $9,795 | $25,315 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,208 for state residents and $24,876 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ball State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,126 and University of Alabama at Birmingham has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,556.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ball State University | $11,642 | $28,340 | $11,992 | $29,196 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| Average | $10,033 | $24,151 | $10,208 | $24,876 |
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 $16,982 when a student lives on campus and $17,602 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ball State University | $12,064 | $2,552 | $12,064 | $2,552 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Average | $12,827 | $4,155 | $13,322 | $4,280 | - |