Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,451 when living on campus and $32,669 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,535 when living on campus and $49,753 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 | $15,298 | $31,374 | $1,000 | $17,874 | $16,309 |
| Towson University | $11,728 | $29,820 | $960 | $20,042 | $20,042 |
| Average | $13,513 | $30,597 | $980 | $18,958 | $18,176 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,513 for in-state students and $30,597 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,192 and Towson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,622 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,236 | $31,312 | $15,298 | $31,374 |
| Towson University | $11,306 | $28,326 | $11,728 | $29,820 |
| Average | $13,271 | $29,819 | $13,513 | $30,597 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,026 for state residents and $22,138 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Towson University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,782 and St. Mary's College of Maryland has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,530.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $21,416 | $21,416 | $21,416 | $21,416 |
| Towson University | $12,042 | $21,780 | $12,636 | $22,860 |
| Average | $16,729 | $21,598 | $17,026 | $22,138 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,958 when a student lives on campus and $18,176 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 | $16,079 | $1,795 | $12,974 | $3,335 | $5,300 |
| Towson University | $16,260 | $3,782 | $16,260 | $3,782 | $3,782 |
| Average | $16,170 | $2,789 | $14,617 | $3,559 | $4,541 |
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