Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,253 when living on campus and $36,396 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,518 when living on campus and $60,661 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 Technological University | $18,392 | $41,340 | $1,200 | $15,166 | $15,166 |
| George Mason University | $13,815 | $39,397 | $1,278 | $18,655 | $22,941 |
| Average | $16,104 | $40,369 | $1,239 | $16,911 | $19,054 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,104 for in-state students and $40,369 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan Technological University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,340 and George Mason University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,397 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan Technological University | $18,910 | $41,247 | $18,392 | $41,340 |
| George Mason University | $13,401 | $37,566 | $13,815 | $39,397 |
| Average | $16,156 | $39,407 | $16,104 | $40,369 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,446 for state residents and $32,163 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,677 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 | |
| Michigan Technological University | $23,867 | $23,867 | - | $24,929 |
| George Mason University | $17,035 | $38,986 | $17,446 | $39,397 |
| Average | $20,451 | $31,427 | $17,446 | $32,163 |
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 $16,911 when a student lives on campus and $19,054 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Michigan Technological University | $12,774 | $2,392 | $12,774 | $2,392 | - |
| George Mason University | $15,151 | $3,504 | $15,151 | $7,790 | - |
| Average | $13,963 | $2,948 | $13,963 | $5,091 | - |