Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,140 when living on campus and $31,140 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,756 when living on campus and $50,756 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $950 | $17,192 | $17,192 |
Average | $11,939 | $31,555 | $1,052 | $18,149 | $18,149 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,939 for in-state students and $31,555 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,338 and University of Arkansas has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,772 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,981 | $31,970 | $14,130 | $34,338 |
Average | $10,819 | $29,690 | $11,939 | $31,555 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,595 for state residents and $30,625 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,000 and University of Arkansas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $28,560.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,794 | $29,952 | $13,029 | $31,029 |
Average | $10,430 | $26,282 | $12,595 | $30,625 |
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 $18,149 when a student lives on campus and $18,149 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,550 | $3,642 | $13,550 | $3,642 | - |
Average | $13,420 | $4,729 | $13,420 | $4,729 | - |