Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,274 when living on campus and $30,234 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,046 when living on campus and $57,006 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 | ||
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $1,500 | $21,506 | $19,426 |
| Elon University | $44,536 | $900 | $17,078 | $17,078 | |
| Average | $10,782 | $37,554 | $1,200 | $19,292 | $18,252 |
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 $37,554 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 and University at Buffalo has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,572 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
| Average | $10,782 | $35,472 | $10,782 | $37,554 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,388 for state residents and $23,956 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University at Buffalo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,260 and Elon University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,574.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $26,178 | $14,388 | $27,338 |
| Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
| Average | $14,388 | $22,836 | $14,388 | $23,956 |
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 $19,292 when a student lives on campus and $18,252 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University at Buffalo | $16,754 | $4,752 | $14,674 | $4,752 | - |
| Elon University | $14,478 | $2,600 | $14,478 | $2,600 | - |
| Average | $15,616 | $3,676 | $14,576 | $3,676 | - |