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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 $30,736 when living on campus and $29,300 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,913 when living on campus and $38,477 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
Northern Michigan University $13,304$18,800 $720 $14,900 $13,332
University of Michigan-Flint $14,014$31,274 $700 $15,172 $12,142
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,228$58,072 $1,126 $16,428 $16,428
Lake Superior State University -$14,266 $2,000 $12,717 $12,190
Bay Mills Community College -$3,320 $700 - $11,222
Average$14,961$24,138$1,062$14,712$13,276

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,961 for in-state students and $24,138 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 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
Northern Michigan University $12,948$18,570$13,304$18,800
University of Michigan-Flint $12,858$25,074$14,014$31,274
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,786$57,273$17,228$58,072
Lake Superior State University $13,728$13,728-$14,266
Bay Mills Community College $3,320$3,320-$3,320
Average$12,544$22,703$14,961$24,138

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,077 for state residents and $29,780 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.35% 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 Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
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
Northern Michigan University $11,028$14,484$11,600$15,056
University of Michigan-Flint $13,264$18,900$13,907$20,558
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $26,226$52,456$27,524$55,052
Lake Superior State University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Bay Mills Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$17,245$28,268$18,077$29,780

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 $14,712 when a student lives on campus and $13,276 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-
Northern Michigan University
$12,752$2,148 $10,850$2,482-
University of Michigan-Flint
$13,456$1,716 $9,016$3,126-
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
$13,856$2,572 $13,856$2,572-
Lake Superior State University
$11,207$1,510 $9,130$3,060-
Bay Mills Community College
-- $7,820$3,402-
Average$12,597 $2,115$10,398 $2,879-