Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,567 when living on campus and $26,243 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,553 when living on campus and $39,229 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 of South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
| Appalachian State University | $7,541 | $24,537 | $800 | $14,983 | $16,103 |
| Average | $8,609 | $21,595 | $1,410 | $14,548 | $16,224 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,609 for in-state students and $21,595 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Appalachian State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,537 and University of South Alabama has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,652 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
| Appalachian State University | $7,450 | $23,454 | $7,541 | $24,537 |
| Average | $8,283 | $20,593 | $8,609 | $21,595 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,710 for state residents and $20,910 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Appalachian State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,841 and University of South Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,280.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
| Appalachian State University | $8,047 | $23,057 | $8,380 | $24,140 |
| Average | $8,336 | $20,053 | $8,710 | $20,910 |
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 $14,548 when a student lives on campus and $16,224 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
| Appalachian State University | $12,258 | $2,725 | $13,378 | $2,725 | - |
| Average | $10,544 | $4,004 | $12,220 | $4,004 | - |