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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 $28,633 when living on campus and $29,003 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,348 when living on campus and $42,718 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
Schoolcraft Community College District $5,982$7,906 $1,780 - $16,544
Saginaw Valley State University $12,240$28,752 $1,120 $12,920 $14,440
Northern Michigan University $13,304$18,800 $720 $14,900 $13,332
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,228$58,072 $1,126 $16,428 $16,428
Average$12,810$26,526$1,175$14,648$15,018

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,810 for in-state students and $26,526 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 and Schoolcraft Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,906 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
Schoolcraft Community College District $5,650$7,652$5,982$7,906
Saginaw Valley State University $11,565$27,164$12,240$28,752
Northern Michigan University $12,948$18,570$13,304$18,800
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,786$57,273$17,228$58,072
Average$12,514$25,783$12,810$26,526

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,467 for state residents and $28,973 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,720 and Northern Michigan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,160.
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
Schoolcraft Community College District The graduate tuition information is not available.
Saginaw Valley State University $16,362$30,778-$17,328
Northern Michigan University $11,028$14,484$11,600$15,056
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $26,226$52,456$27,524$55,052
Average$18,020$31,237$19,467$28,973

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 $14,648 when a student lives on campus and $15,018 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-
Schoolcraft Community College District
-- $11,846$4,698-
Saginaw Valley State University
$11,700$1,220 $11,700$2,740-
Northern Michigan University
$12,752$2,148 $10,850$2,482-
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
$13,856$2,572 $13,856$2,572-
Average$12,505 $2,143$11,993 $3,025-