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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 $25,541 when living on campus and $25,669 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,262 when living on campus and $29,391 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
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
Eastern Michigan University -$15,510 $1,000 $15,344 $15,648
Average$11,097$14,819$1,299$13,144$13,273

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,097 for in-state students and $14,819 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.03% 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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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
Eastern Michigan University $16,410$16,410-$15,510
Average$13,323$15,126$11,097$14,819

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,210 for state residents and $21,235 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,862 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
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
Eastern Michigan University $16,967$29,387$17,441$30,072
Average$15,172$20,856$19,210$21,235

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 $13,144 when a student lives on campus and $13,273 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther 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-
Eastern Michigan University
$12,440$2,904 $11,920$3,728-
Average$10,659 $2,485$9,433 $3,840-