Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,187 when living on campus and $29,697 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,458 when living on campus and $46,968 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 | ||
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,952 | $30,308 | $1,600 | $17,618 | $20,638 |
| Iowa State University | $10,497 | $27,683 | $1,091 | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| Average | $11,725 | $28,996 | $1,346 | $15,117 | $16,627 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,725 for in-state students and $28,996 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland-Baltimore County requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,308 and Iowa State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,683 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,606 | $29,370 | $12,952 | $30,308 |
| Iowa State University | $10,133 | $26,617 | $10,497 | $27,683 |
| Average | $11,370 | $27,994 | $11,725 | $28,996 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,146 for state residents and $27,225 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Iowa State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,848 and University of Maryland-Baltimore County has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $22,266.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $15,300 | $24,336 | $15,840 | $25,146 |
| Iowa State University | $11,981 | $28,185 | $12,451 | $29,303 |
| Average | $13,641 | $26,261 | $14,146 | $27,225 |
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 $15,117 when a student lives on campus and $16,627 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $14,204 | $3,414 | $15,906 | $4,732 | - |
| Iowa State University | $9,726 | $2,890 | $9,726 | $2,890 | - |
| Average | $11,965 | $3,152 | $12,816 | $3,811 | - |