Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,193 when living on campus and $40,736 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,266 when living on campus and $63,809 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 | ||
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 | $1,391 | $19,087 | $30,174 |
| Average | $16,614 | $39,687 | $1,363 | $17,217 | $22,760 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,614 for in-state students and $39,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the lowest tuition & fees of $36,001 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $16,263 | $33,963 | $17,239 | $36,001 |
| Average | $16,440 | $38,285 | $16,614 | $39,687 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,748 for state residents and $38,734 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $33,720.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $21,078 | $34,182 | $22,348 | $36,244 |
| Average | $20,730 | $37,029 | $21,748 | $38,734 |
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 $17,217 when a student lives on campus and $22,760 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $14,715 | $4,372 | $18,414 | $11,760 | - |
| Average | $13,235 | $3,982 | $15,084 | $7,676 | - |