Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $27,875 when living on campus and $26,820 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 | ||
| William Carey University | $14,685 | $1,899 | $14,484 | $14,484 | |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | $8,000 | $500 | - | $12,000 | |
| Tougaloo College | $11,398 | $1,400 | $11,984 | $10,800 | |
| Rust College | $13,840 | $500 | $8,980 | $7,250 | |
| Belhaven University | $29,195 | $650 | $10,400 | $7,500 | |
| Average | $15,424 | $990 | $11,462 | $10,407 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,424 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Belhaven University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,195 and Wesley Biblical Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Carey University | $14,685 | $14,685 | ||
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | $9,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Tougaloo College | $10,735 | $11,398 | ||
| Rust College | $9,900 | $13,840 | ||
| Belhaven University | $28,375 | $29,195 | ||
| Average | $14,539 | $15,424 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,828 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, William Carey University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,312 and Tougaloo College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,134.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Carey University | $12,672 | $12,672 | ||
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | $12,600 | $12,600 | ||
| Tougaloo College | $10,611 | $10,611 | ||
| Rust College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Belhaven University | $11,214 | $11,430 | ||
| Average | $11,774 | $11,828 | ||
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 $11,462 when a student lives on campus and $10,407 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| William Carey University | $7,599 | $6,885 | $7,599 | $6,885 | - |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | - | - | $9,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Tougaloo College | $7,544 | $4,440 | $6,400 | $4,400 | - |
| Rust College | $5,980 | $3,000 | $4,400 | $2,850 | - |
| Belhaven University | $9,400 | $1,000 | $6,500 | $1,000 | - |
| Average | $7,631 | $3,831 | $6,780 | $3,627 | - |