Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,112 when living on campus and $41,216 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 Theological Seminary | $16,385 | $200 | - | - | |
| College for Creative Studies | $51,355 | $2,154 | $14,356 | $14,356 | |
| Baker College | $12,810 | $1,000 | $12,900 | $14,100 | |
| Alma College | $47,430 | $850 | $15,660 | $11,686 | |
| Davenport University-Midland Location | $22,052 | $904 | - | $11,048 | |
| Baker College of Cadillac | $12,810 | $1,000 | $12,900 | $14,100 | |
| Average | $27,140 | $1,018 | $13,954 | $13,058 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,291 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College for Creative Studies requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,355 and Baker College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,810 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| College for Creative Studies | $49,435 | $51,355 | ||
| Baker College | $12,710 | $12,810 | ||
| Alma College | $45,616 | $47,430 | ||
| Davenport University-Midland Location | $21,018 | $22,052 | ||
| Baker College of Cadillac | $12,710 | $12,810 | ||
| Average | $28,298 | $29,291 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $28,302 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College for Creative Studies requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $52,170 and Baker College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,150.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College for Creative Studies | $51,565 | $53,575 | ||
| Baker College | $12,760 | $12,550 | ||
| Alma College | $21,320 | $18,781 | ||
| Davenport University-Midland Location | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Baker College of Cadillac | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $28,548 | $28,302 | ||
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 $13,954 when a student lives on campus and $13,058 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| College for Creative Studies | $11,040 | $3,316 | $11,040 | $3,316 | - |
| Baker College | $7,600 | $5,300 | $8,800 | $5,300 | - |
| Alma College | $13,128 | $2,532 | $9,154 | $2,532 | - |
| Davenport University-Midland Location | - | - | $5,080 | $5,968 | - |
| Baker College of Cadillac | $7,600 | $5,300 | $8,800 | $5,300 | - |
| Average | $9,842 | $4,112 | $8,575 | $4,483 | - |