Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $69,243 when living on campus and $68,595 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 | ||
| Canisius University | $32,720 | $1,200 | $14,660 | $9,500 | |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $69,045 | $1,392 | $19,150 | $20,550 | |
| Manhattan School of Music | $54,600 | $1,500 | $21,950 | $21,950 | |
| Utica University | $24,308 | $870 | $15,013 | $15,533 | |
| Barnard College | $66,246 | $1,150 | $22,412 | $22,412 | |
| Average | $49,384 | $1,222 | $18,637 | $17,989 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,384 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbia University in the City of New York requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $69,045 and Utica University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,308 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Canisius University | $31,800 | $32,720 | ||
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $65,508 | $69,045 | ||
| Manhattan School of Music | $52,550 | $54,600 | ||
| Utica University | $24,308 | $24,308 | ||
| Barnard College | $62,525 | $66,246 | ||
| Average | $47,338 | $49,384 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $38,285 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbia University in the City of New York requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $53,576 and Canisius University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,930.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Canisius University | $16,230 | $16,680 | ||
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $54,627 | $56,279 | ||
| Manhattan School of Music | $52,550 | $54,600 | ||
| Utica University | $27,258 | $25,580 | ||
| Barnard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $37,666 | $38,285 | ||
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 $18,637 when a student lives on campus and $17,989 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Canisius University | $13,160 | $1,500 | $8,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $16,800 | $2,350 | $17,058 | $3,492 | - |
| Manhattan School of Music | $17,350 | $4,600 | $17,350 | $4,600 | - |
| Utica University | $13,080 | $1,933 | $12,500 | $3,033 | - |
| Barnard College | $20,582 | $1,830 | $20,582 | $1,830 | - |
| Average | $16,194 | $2,443 | $15,098 | $2,891 | - |