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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 $29,446 when living on campus and $29,243 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,961 when living on campus and $36,758 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
Saginaw Valley State University $12,240$28,752 $1,120 $12,920 $14,440
Oakland University $14,694$23,188 $700 $13,909 $13,644
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,944$31,360 $1,300 - $14,548
Lake Superior State University -$14,266 $2,000 $12,717 $12,190
Central Michigan University -$14,190 $1,240 $15,628 $13,040
Average$14,294$21,809$1,248$13,904$13,701

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,294 for in-state students and $21,809 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Central Michigan University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,190 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
Saginaw Valley State University $11,565$27,164$12,240$28,752
Oakland University $15,723$24,735$14,694$23,188
University of Michigan-Dearborn $14,320$29,584$14,944$31,360
Lake Superior State University $13,728$13,728-$14,266
Central Michigan University $13,703$13,703-$14,190
Average$13,944$21,195$14,294$21,809

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,737 for state residents and $23,057 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,160 and Central Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,843.
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
Saginaw Valley State University $16,362$30,778-$17,328
Oakland University $20,016$24,648$20,979$24,648
University of Michigan-Dearborn $15,290$26,946$15,956$28,560
Lake Superior State University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Central Michigan University $16,392$16,392-$16,293
Average$17,304$25,199$18,737$23,057

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 $13,904 when a student lives on campus and $13,701 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-
Saginaw Valley State University
$11,700$1,220 $11,700$2,740-
Oakland University
$11,309$2,600 $8,232$5,412-
University of Michigan-Dearborn
-- $10,803$3,745-
Lake Superior State University
$11,207$1,510 $9,130$3,060-
Central Michigan University
$12,178$3,450 $8,970$4,070-
Average$11,621 $2,282$10,091 $3,610-