Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,527 when living on campus and $27,337 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,762 when living on campus and $31,571 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 | ||
| Nicholls State University | $8,173 | $9,266 | $1,300 | $16,934 | $17,334 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $11,540 | $900 | $8,920 | $23,759 | |
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $1,300 | $18,098 | $17,439 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,050 | $14,650 | $1,200 | $12,930 | $13,589 |
| University of Phoenix-Louisiana | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,132 | $12,366 | $1,175 | $14,221 | $18,030 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,132 for in-state students and $12,366 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University-Alexandria requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,650 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Nicholls State University | $8,156 | $9,249 | $8,173 | $9,266 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $10,390 | $11,540 | ||
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $9,172 | $14,008 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,050 | $14,650 | $7,050 | $14,650 |
| University of Phoenix-Louisiana | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,126 | $12,074 | $8,132 | $12,366 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,681 for state residents and $10,437 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of New Orleans requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,660 and Nicholls State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,779.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Nicholls State University | $8,241 | $9,334 | $8,254 | $9,347 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $7,732 | $8,285 | ||
| University of New Orleans | $9,108 | $13,678 | $9,108 | $13,678 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Phoenix-Louisiana | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,675 | $10,248 | $8,681 | $10,437 |
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 $14,221 when a student lives on campus and $18,030 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Nicholls State University | $10,938 | $5,996 | $11,338 | $5,996 | - |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $7,220 | $1,700 | $17,759 | $6,000 | - |
| University of New Orleans | $12,174 | $5,924 | $11,515 | $5,924 | - |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $9,598 | $3,332 | $9,530 | $4,059 | - |
| University of Phoenix-Louisiana | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,983 | $4,238 | $12,536 | $5,495 | - |