Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,862 when living on campus and $24,225 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,192 when living on campus and $27,555 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 | ||
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Lake Superior State University | - | $14,266 | $2,000 | $12,717 | $12,190 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,452 | $7,040 | $1,824 | - | $14,724 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 | $780 | $13,619 | $11,306 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $1,240 | $8,829 | $9,718 |
| Average | $10,252 | $13,581 | $1,233 | $12,377 | $12,740 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,252 for in-state students and $13,581 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grand Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,820 and Henry Ford College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,040 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 | $13,728 | - | $14,266 |
| Henry Ford College | $5,308 | $7,348 | $5,452 | $7,040 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,302 | $20,198 | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Alpena Community College | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Average | $10,636 | $13,315 | $10,252 | $13,581 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,600 for state residents and $17,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grand Valley State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,364 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 | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Lake Superior State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Henry Ford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grand Valley State University | $18,456 | $18,456 | - | $19,364 |
| Alpena Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,742 | $16,470 | $11,600 | $17,210 |
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 $12,377 when a student lives on campus and $12,740 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,207 | $1,510 | $9,130 | $3,060 | - |
| Henry Ford College | - | - | $10,656 | $4,068 | - |
| Grand Valley State University | $11,142 | $2,477 | $8,829 | $2,477 | - |
| Alpena Community College | $7,019 | $1,810 | $8,108 | $1,610 | - |
| Average | $10,464 | $1,913 | $9,804 | $2,936 | - |