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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 $30,108 when living on campus and $29,983 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,485 when living on campus and $45,359 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
Western Michigan University $15,298$19,098 $1,128 $14,344 $14,344
Saginaw Valley State University $12,240$28,752 $1,120 $12,920 $14,440
Oakland University $14,694$23,188 $700 $13,909 $13,644
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,944$31,360 $1,300 - $14,548
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,228$58,072 $1,126 $16,428 $16,428
Grand Valley State University $14,628$20,820 $780 $13,619 $11,306
Average$14,839$30,215$1,026$14,244$14,118

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,839 for in-state students and $30,215 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Western Michigan University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,098 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Western Michigan University $14,623$18,254$15,298$19,098
Saginaw Valley State University $11,565$27,164$12,240$28,752
Oakland University $15,723$24,735$14,694$23,188
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,320$29,584$14,944$31,360
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,786$57,273$17,228$58,072
Grand Valley State University $14,302$20,198$14,628$20,820
Average$14,720$29,535$14,839$30,215

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,934 for state residents and $28,901 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,720 and Saginaw Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,328.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Western Michigan University $18,462$27,231$19,277$28,454
Saginaw Valley State University $16,362$30,778-$17,328
Oakland University $20,016$24,648$20,979$24,648
University of Michigan-Dearborn $15,290$26,946$15,956$28,560
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $26,226$52,456$27,524$55,052
Grand Valley State University $18,456$18,456-$19,364
Average$19,135$30,086$20,934$28,901

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 $14,244 when a student lives on campus and $14,118 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Western Michigan University
$11,713$2,631 $11,713$2,631-
Saginaw Valley State University
$11,700$1,220 $11,700$2,740-
Oakland University
$11,309$2,600 $8,232$5,412-
University of Michigan-Dearborn
-- $10,803$3,745-
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
$13,856$2,572 $13,856$2,572-
Grand Valley State University
$11,142$2,477 $8,829$2,477-
Average$11,944 $2,300$10,856 $3,263-