Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,739 when living on campus and $24,618 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,611 when living on campus and $27,491 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $11,111 | $13,984 | $901 | $12,726 | $12,606 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,111 for in-state students and $13,984 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grand Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,820 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $11,248 | $13,580 | $11,111 | $13,984 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,277 for state residents and $18,935 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,531 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 | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,150 | $18,073 | $19,277 | $18,935 |
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 $12,726 when a student lives on campus and $12,606 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,341 | $2,386 | $9,767 | $2,839 | - |