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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,767 when living on campus and $26,315 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,221 when living on campus and $33,769 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Northern Michigan University $13,304$18,800 $720 $14,900 $13,332
University of Michigan-Flint $14,014$31,274 $700 $15,172 $12,142
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,944$31,360 $1,300 - $14,548
Henry Ford College $5,452$7,040 $1,824 - $14,724
Ferris State University -$13,630 $862 $13,224 $11,886
Central Michigan University -$14,190 $1,240 $15,628 $13,040
Average$11,929$19,382$1,108$14,731$13,279

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,929 for in-state students and $19,382 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Henry Ford College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,040 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Northern Michigan University $12,948$18,570$13,304$18,800
University of Michigan-Flint $12,858$25,074$14,014$31,274
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,320$29,584$14,944$31,360
Henry Ford College $5,308$7,348$5,452$7,040
Ferris State University $13,608$13,608-$13,630
Central Michigan University $13,703$13,703-$14,190
Average$12,124$17,981$11,929$19,382

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,821 for state residents and $17,891 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Northern Michigan University $11,028$14,484$11,600$15,056
University of Michigan-Flint $13,264$18,900$13,907$20,558
University of Michigan-Dearborn $15,290$26,946$15,956$28,560
Henry Ford College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Ferris State University $8,532$8,532-$8,986
Central Michigan University $16,392$16,392-$16,293
Average$12,901$17,051$13,821$17,891

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 $14,731 when a student lives on campus and $13,279 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Northern Michigan University
$12,752$2,148 $10,850$2,482-
University of Michigan-Flint
$13,456$1,716 $9,016$3,126-
University of Michigan-Dearborn
-- $10,803$3,745-
Henry Ford College
-- $10,656$4,068-
Ferris State University
$10,660$2,564 $8,700$3,186-
Central Michigan University
$12,178$3,450 $8,970$4,070-
Average$12,262 $2,470$9,833 $3,446-