Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,590 when living on campus and $28,503 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,753 when living on campus and $40,666 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 | $28,752 | $1,120 | $12,920 | $14,440 |
University of Michigan-Flint | $14,014 | $31,274 | $700 | $15,172 | $12,142 |
Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
Average | $14,081 | $26,244 | $1,051 | $14,458 | $13,371 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,081 for in-state students and $26,244 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Ferris State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,630 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Saginaw Valley State University | $11,565 | $27,164 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
University of Michigan-Flint | $12,858 | $25,074 | $14,014 | $31,274 |
Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
Average | $13,670 | $24,431 | $14,081 | $26,244 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,528 for state residents and $20,878 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
University of Michigan-Flint | $13,264 | $18,900 | $13,907 | $20,558 |
Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
Average | $14,986 | $22,896 | $17,528 | $20,878 |
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 $14,458 when a student lives on campus and $13,371 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
University of Michigan-Flint | $13,456 | $1,716 | $9,016 | $3,126 | - |
Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
Average | $11,950 | $2,508 | $10,028 | $3,343 | - |