Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,638 when living on campus and $27,668 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,450 when living on campus and $35,480 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 | ||
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,864 | $19,652 | $1,300 | $16,541 | $17,261 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $1,300 | $18,098 | $17,439 |
| Average | $9,018 | $16,830 | $1,300 | $17,320 | $17,350 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,018 for in-state students and $16,830 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,652 and University of New Orleans has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,008 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,172 | $14,008 | $9,172 | $14,008 |
| Average | $8,922 | $16,734 | $9,018 | $16,830 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,433 for state residents and $17,112 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,526 and University of New Orleans has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,660.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,108 | $13,678 | $9,108 | $13,678 |
| Average | $9,361 | $17,040 | $9,433 | $17,112 |
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 $17,320 when a student lives on campus and $17,350 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| University of New Orleans | $12,174 | $5,924 | $11,515 | $5,924 | - |
| Average | $11,396 | $5,924 | $11,426 | $5,924 | - |