Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,013 when living on campus and $24,941 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,327 when living on campus and $31,255 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 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,392 | $41,340 | $1,200 | $15,166 | $15,166 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,452 | $7,040 | $1,824 | - | $14,724 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $10,819 | $17,132 | $1,064 | $13,130 | $13,058 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,819 for in-state students and $17,132 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,340 and Henry Ford College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,040 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 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,910 | $41,247 | $18,392 | $41,340 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,308 | $7,348 | $5,452 | $7,040 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $11,495 | $17,385 | $10,819 | $17,132 |
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 $19,521 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,669 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 |
| Michigan Technological University | $23,867 | $23,867 | - | $24,929 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Henry Ford 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 | $17,472 | $19,016 | $20,979 | $19,521 |
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 $13,130 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) | |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| Michigan Technological University | $12,774 | $2,392 | $12,774 | $2,392 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Henry Ford College | - | - | $10,656 | $4,068 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,614 | $2,516 | $9,745 | $3,313 | - |