Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,935 when living on campus and $29,326 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,079 when living on campus and $39,470 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,392 | $41,340 | $1,200 | $15,166 | $15,166 |
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Average | $13,502 | $23,646 | $1,010 | $14,424 | $14,814 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,502 for in-state students and $23,646 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Jackson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,795 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,910 | $41,247 | $18,392 | $41,340 |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Average | $13,920 | $23,324 | $13,502 | $23,646 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,289 for state residents and $31,170 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Michigan Technological University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,669.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Michigan Technological University | $23,867 | $23,867 | - | $24,929 |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Average | $19,920 | $30,090 | $19,289 | $31,170 |
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 $14,424 when a student lives on campus and $14,814 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Michigan Technological University | $12,774 | $2,392 | $12,774 | $2,392 | - |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Average | $11,699 | $2,725 | $11,569 | $3,246 | - |