Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,476 when living on campus and $26,632 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,250 when living on campus and $32,406 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 | ||
| Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 | $1,316 | $16,172 | $17,958 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $11,534 | $17,308 | $875 | $14,067 | $14,222 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,534 for in-state students and $17,308 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,419 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $15,882 | $34,199 | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $10,112 | $17,446 | $11,534 | $17,308 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,041 for state residents and $24,735 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -13.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $19,789 | $40,406 | $20,482 | $41,820 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,726 | $28,556 | $16,041 | $24,735 |
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 $14,067 when a student lives on campus and $14,222 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wayne State University | $11,762 | $4,410 | $12,104 | $5,854 | - |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $11,700 | $1,220 | $11,700 | $2,740 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $11,545 | $2,522 | $10,621 | $3,602 | - |