Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,187 when living on campus and $23,432 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,465 when living on campus and $26,711 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 | ||
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,500 | $7,500 | $1,934 | $10,528 | $12,996 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $9,998 | $13,277 | $1,347 | $11,841 | $12,087 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,998 for in-state students and $13,277 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,188 and Lake Michigan College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,148 | $7,148 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $11,640 | $13,443 | $9,998 | $13,277 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,979 for state residents and $16,817 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,648 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 | |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lake Michigan 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 | $14,274 | $16,590 | $20,979 | $16,817 |
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 $11,841 when a student lives on campus and $12,087 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,680 | $2,848 | $9,184 | $3,812 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $9,575 | $2,266 | $8,671 | $3,416 | - |