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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 $32,227 when living on campus and $33,120 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $53,980 when living on campus and $54,873 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
Wayne State University $14,297$30,419 $1,316 $16,172 $17,958
Michigan State University $15,988$43,372 $1,334 $15,346 $15,346
Average$15,143$36,896$1,325$15,759$16,652

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,143 for in-state students and $36,896 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,372 and Wayne State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,419 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wayne State University $15,882$34,199$14,297$30,419
Michigan State University $16,617$42,607$15,988$43,372
Average$16,250$38,403$15,143$36,896

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,815 for state residents and $41,522 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and Wayne State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $39,639.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Wayne State University $19,789$40,406$20,482$41,820
Michigan State University $20,382$39,876$21,148$41,224
Average$20,086$40,141$20,815$41,522

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 $15,759 when a student lives on campus and $16,652 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Wayne State University
$11,762$4,410 $12,104$5,854-
Michigan State University
$11,754$3,592 $11,754$3,592-
Average$11,758 $4,001$11,929 $4,723-