Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,829 when living on campus and $22,498 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,629 when living on campus and $28,298 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 | ||
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,452 | $7,040 | $1,824 | - | $14,724 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $8,497 | $14,298 | $1,409 | $11,923 | $12,592 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,497 for in-state students and $14,298 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,752 and Henry Ford College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,040 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,308 | $7,348 | $5,452 | $7,040 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $10,441 | $13,969 | $8,497 | $14,298 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,157 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -33.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,328 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Henry Ford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,447 | $19,655 | $13,157 | |
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 $11,923 when a student lives on campus and $12,592 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Henry Ford College | - | - | $10,656 | $4,068 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,147 | $1,776 | $9,659 | $2,933 | - |