Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,422 when living on campus and $37,448 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $66,598 when living on campus and $70,624 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 | ||
Hofstra University | $55,450 | $1,000 | $19,770 | $28,075 | |
College of Charleston | $12,978 | $36,858 | $1,454 | $18,664 | $18,411 |
Average | $12,978 | $46,154 | $1,227 | $19,217 | $23,243 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,978 for in-state students and $46,154 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hofstra University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,450 and College of Charleston has the lowest tuition & fees of $36,858 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Hofstra University | $53,330 | $55,450 | ||
College of Charleston | $12,978 | $35,798 | $12,978 | $36,858 |
Average | $12,978 | $44,564 | $12,978 | $46,154 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,230 for state residents and $35,224 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Charleston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,038 and Hofstra University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,340.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Hofstra University | $29,280 | $29,950 | ||
College of Charleston | $14,230 | $39,332 | $14,230 | $40,498 |
Average | $14,230 | $34,306 | $14,230 | $35,224 |
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 $19,217 when a student lives on campus and $23,243 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) | |
Hofstra University | $17,720 | $2,050 | $25,303 | $2,772 | - |
College of Charleston | $14,032 | $4,632 | $13,779 | $4,632 | - |
Average | $15,876 | $3,341 | $19,541 | $3,702 | - |