Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,788 when living on campus and $28,895 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,417 when living on campus and $44,524 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 | ||
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,236 | $31,312 | $950 | $16,333 | $14,548 |
| Frostburg State University | $9,998 | $25,180 | $1,500 | $15,558 | $15,558 |
| Average | $12,617 | $28,246 | $1,225 | $15,946 | $15,053 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,617 for in-state students and $28,246 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,312 and Frostburg State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,180 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,184 | $31,260 | $15,236 | $31,312 |
| Frostburg State University | $9,804 | $24,684 | $9,998 | $25,180 |
| Average | $12,494 | $27,972 | $12,617 | $28,246 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,258 for state residents and $17,552 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,530 and Frostburg State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,800.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $21,330 | $21,330 | - | $21,416 |
| Frostburg State University | $11,038 | $13,414 | $11,258 | $13,688 |
| Average | $16,184 | $17,372 | $11,258 | $17,552 |
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 $15,946 when a student lives on campus and $15,053 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $14,672 | $1,661 | $12,887 | $1,661 | - |
| Frostburg State University | $12,502 | $3,056 | $12,502 | $3,056 | - |
| Average | $13,587 | $2,359 | $12,695 | $2,359 | - |