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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 $32,767 when living on campus and $32,767 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $56,416 when living on campus and $56,416 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
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities $16,488$36,402 $1,000 $15,378 $15,378
Michigan State University $15,988$43,372 $1,334 $15,346 $15,346
Average$16,238$39,887$1,167$15,362$15,362

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,238 for in-state students and $39,887 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lowest tuition & fees of $36,402 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities $15,859$35,099$16,488$36,402
Michigan State University $16,617$42,607$15,988$43,372
Average$16,238$38,853$16,238$39,887

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,120 for state residents and $36,390 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,580.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities $20,315$30,425$21,091$31,555
Michigan State University $20,382$39,876$21,148$41,224
Average$20,349$35,151$21,120$36,390

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 $15,362 when a student lives on campus and $15,362 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
$13,028$2,350 $13,028$2,350-
Michigan State University
$11,754$3,592 $11,754$3,592-
Average$12,391 $2,971$12,391 $2,971-