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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 $25,000 when living on campus and $26,023 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,573 when living on campus and $33,595 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
Schoolcraft Community College District $5,982$7,906 $1,780 - $16,544
Saginaw Valley State University $12,240$28,752 $1,120 $12,920 $14,440
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,944$31,360 $1,300 - $14,548
Grand Valley State University $14,628$20,820 $780 $13,619 $11,306
Eastern Michigan University -$15,510 $1,000 $15,344 $15,648
Alpena Community College $7,800$7,800 $1,240 $8,829 $9,718
Average$11,119$18,691$1,203$12,678$13,701

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,119 for in-state students and $18,691 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Alpena Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Schoolcraft Community College District $5,650$7,652$5,982$7,906
Saginaw Valley State University $11,565$27,164$12,240$28,752
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,320$29,584$14,944$31,360
Grand Valley State University $14,302$20,198$14,628$20,820
Eastern Michigan University $16,410$16,410-$15,510
Alpena Community College $7,995$7,995$7,800$7,800
Average$11,707$18,167$11,119$18,691

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,699 for state residents and $23,831 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,862 and Saginaw Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,328.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Schoolcraft Community College District The graduate tuition information is not available.
Saginaw Valley State University $16,362$30,778-$17,328
University of Michigan-Dearborn $15,290$26,946$15,956$28,560
Grand Valley State University $18,456$18,456-$19,364
Eastern Michigan University $16,967$29,387$17,441$30,072
Alpena Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$16,769$26,392$16,699$23,831

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 $12,678 when a student lives on campus and $13,701 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Schoolcraft Community College District
-- $11,846$4,698-
Saginaw Valley State University
$11,700$1,220 $11,700$2,740-
University of Michigan-Dearborn
-- $10,803$3,745-
Grand Valley State University
$11,142$2,477 $8,829$2,477-
Eastern Michigan University
$12,440$2,904 $11,920$3,728-
Alpena Community College
$7,019$1,810 $8,108$1,610-
Average$10,575 $2,103$10,534 $3,166-