Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,895 when living on campus and $27,693 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,827 when living on campus and $31,625 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 | ||
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| 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 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Average | $14,209 | $18,141 | $1,012 | $13,674 | $12,472 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,209 for in-state students and $18,141 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,188 and Ferris State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Average | $14,062 | $18,168 | $14,209 | $18,141 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,290 for state residents and $17,014 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Oakland University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,648 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Average | $14,508 | $16,530 | $16,290 | $17,014 |
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 $13,674 when a student lives on campus and $12,472 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Average | $11,414 | $2,260 | $9,148 | $3,323 | - |