Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,009 when living on campus and $26,470 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,875 when living on campus and $32,336 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Northern Michigan University | $13,304 | $18,800 | $720 | $14,900 | $13,332 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 | $9,795 | $560 | $14,522 | $13,212 |
| Ferris State University | - | $13,630 | $862 | $13,224 | $11,886 |
| Average | $12,149 | $18,015 | $878 | $13,982 | $13,443 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,149 for in-state students and $18,015 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saginaw Valley State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,752 and Jackson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,795 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-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 |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,948 | $18,570 | $13,304 | $18,800 |
| Jackson College | $7,425 | $9,375 | $7,755 | $9,795 |
| Ferris State University | $13,608 | $13,608 | - | $13,630 |
| Average | $12,034 | $17,394 | $12,149 | $18,015 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,439 for state residents and $17,456 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -13.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,531 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 | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $16,362 | $30,778 | - | $17,328 |
| Northern Michigan University | $11,028 | $14,484 | $11,600 | $15,056 |
| Jackson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ferris State University | $8,532 | $8,532 | - | $8,986 |
| Average | $13,596 | $20,256 | $15,439 | $17,456 |
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 $13,982 when a student lives on campus and $13,443 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other 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 | - |
| Northern Michigan University | $12,752 | $2,148 | $10,850 | $2,482 | - |
| Jackson College | $11,310 | $3,212 | $10,000 | $3,212 | - |
| Ferris State University | $10,660 | $2,564 | $8,700 | $3,186 | - |
| Average | $11,627 | $2,355 | $10,593 | $2,850 | - |