Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,744 when living on campus and $34,896 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,390 when living on campus and $55,542 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 | ||
The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,440 | $33,432 | $1,000 | $19,666 | $21,490 |
Average | $12,670 | $33,316 | $900 | $20,174 | $21,326 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,670 for in-state students and $33,316 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,432 and The University of Alabama has the lowest tuition & fees of $33,200 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | $12,528 | $32,100 | $13,440 | $33,432 |
Average | $12,234 | $32,200 | $12,670 | $33,316 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,238 for state residents and $34,040 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Missouri-St Louis requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,040 and The University of Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $32,400.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,154 | $32,294 | $14,736 | $35,040 |
Average | $12,472 | $32,222 | $13,238 | $34,040 |
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 $20,174 when a student lives on campus and $21,326 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) | |
The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
University of Missouri-St Louis | $13,104 | $6,562 | $13,576 | $7,914 | - |
Average | $13,972 | $6,202 | $14,070 | $7,256 | - |