Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,733 when living on campus and $35,886 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $62,315 when living on campus and $66,468 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 | ||
| Towson University | $11,306 | $28,326 | $960 | $19,124 | $19,124 |
| Hofstra University | $55,450 | $1,000 | $19,770 | $28,075 | |
| Average | $11,306 | $41,888 | $980 | $19,447 | $23,600 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,306 for in-state students and $41,888 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hofstra University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,450 and Towson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,326 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Towson University | $10,818 | $26,820 | $11,306 | $28,326 |
| Hofstra University | $53,330 | $55,450 | ||
| Average | $10,818 | $40,075 | $11,306 | $41,888 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,042 for state residents and $25,865 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hofstra University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,340 and Towson University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,846.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Towson University | $11,556 | $20,844 | $12,042 | $21,780 |
| Hofstra University | $29,280 | $29,950 | ||
| Average | $11,556 | $25,062 | $12,042 | $25,865 |
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 $19,447 when a student lives on campus and $23,600 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Towson University | $15,644 | $3,480 | $15,644 | $3,480 | - |
| Hofstra University | $17,720 | $2,050 | $25,303 | $2,772 | - |
| Average | $16,682 | $2,765 | $20,474 | $3,126 | - |