Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,457 when living on campus and $29,569 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,716 when living on campus and $41,828 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 | ||
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $1,500 | $21,506 | $19,426 |
| Average | $10,782 | $23,041 | $1,250 | $18,425 | $17,537 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,782 for in-state students and $23,041 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,572 and Eastern Michigan University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,510 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| Average | $13,596 | $22,556 | $10,782 | $23,041 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,915 for state residents and $28,705 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Michigan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,862 and University at Buffalo has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,260.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $26,178 | $14,388 | $27,338 |
| Average | $15,678 | $27,783 | $15,915 | $28,705 |
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 $18,425 when a student lives on campus and $17,537 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| University at Buffalo | $16,754 | $4,752 | $14,674 | $4,752 | - |
| Average | $14,597 | $3,828 | $13,297 | $4,240 | - |