Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,236 when living on campus and $28,526 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,847 when living on campus and $34,137 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 | ||
| Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 | $1,316 | $16,172 | $17,958 |
| Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 | $700 | $13,909 | $13,644 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 | $12,762 | $835 | $11,820 | $15,170 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,944 | $31,360 | $1,300 | - | $14,548 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | $3,320 | $700 | - | $11,222 |
| Average | $13,503 | $19,113 | $952 | $13,781 | $14,071 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,503 for in-state students and $19,113 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Michigan-Dearborn requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,360 and Bay Mills Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $15,882 | $34,199 | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Oakland University | $15,723 | $24,735 | $14,694 | $23,188 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $9,532 | $12,048 | $10,076 | $12,762 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,320 | $29,584 | $14,944 | $31,360 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Bay Mills Community College | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | $3,320 |
| Average | $12,064 | $19,582 | $13,503 | $19,113 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,139 for state residents and $26,004 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wayne State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,639 and Ferris State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,880.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wayne State University | $19,789 | $40,406 | $20,482 | $41,820 |
| Oakland University | $20,016 | $24,648 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $15,290 | $26,946 | $15,956 | $28,560 |
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Bay Mills Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,907 | $25,133 | $19,139 | $26,004 |
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 $13,781 when a student lives on campus and $14,071 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wayne State University | $11,762 | $4,410 | $12,104 | $5,854 | - |
| Oakland University | $11,309 | $2,600 | $8,232 | $5,412 | - |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $10,200 | $1,620 | $11,250 | $3,920 | - |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | - | - | $10,803 | $3,745 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Bay Mills Community College | - | - | $7,820 | $3,402 | - |
| Average | $10,983 | $2,799 | $9,818 | $4,253 | - |