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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 $30,406 when living on campus and $30,143 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,563 when living on campus and $41,300 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
Wayne State University $14,297$30,419 $1,316 $16,172 $17,958
Grand Valley State University $14,628$20,820 $780 $13,619 $11,306
Average$14,463$25,620$1,048$14,896$14,632

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,463 for in-state students and $25,620 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,419 and Grand Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,820 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wayne State University $15,882$34,199$14,297$30,419
Grand Valley State University $14,302$20,198$14,628$20,820
Average$15,092$27,199$14,463$25,620

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,482 for state residents and $30,592 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Grand Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,364.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wayne State University $19,789$40,406$20,482$41,820
Grand Valley State University $18,456$18,456-$19,364
Average$19,123$29,431$20,482$30,592

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 $14,896 when a student lives on campus and $14,632 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Wayne State University
$11,762$4,410 $12,104$5,854-
Grand Valley State University
$11,142$2,477 $8,829$2,477-
Average$11,452 $3,444$10,467 $4,166-