Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,598 when living on campus and $28,532 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,148 when living on campus and $38,083 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Average | $14,127 | $23,677 | $1,180 | $13,291 | $13,226 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,127 for in-state students and $23,677 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Lake Superior State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,266 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Average | $13,928 | $23,082 | $14,127 | $23,677 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,468 for state residents and $22,475 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -10.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 and Saginaw Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,328.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Average | $17,531 | $25,207 | $18,468 | $22,475 |
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 $13,291 when a student lives on campus and $13,226 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| 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 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Average | $11,340 | $1,952 | $9,739 | $3,487 | - |