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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,618 when living on campus and $23,475 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,550 when living on campus and $39,407 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Appalachian State University $7,541$24,537 $800 $14,983 $16,103
Fayetteville State University $3,969$7,969 $420 $13,918 $13,918
North Carolina A & T State University $6,748$20,408 $1,500 $12,432 $15,594
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $8,989$39,330 $1,290 $15,830 $15,830
University of North Carolina at Charlotte $7,214$21,876 $950 $16,508 $16,508
Average$6,892$22,824$992$14,734$15,591

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,892 for in-state students and $22,824 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,330 and Fayetteville State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,969 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Appalachian State University $7,450$23,454$7,541$24,537
Fayetteville State University $3,906$7,906$3,969$7,969
North Carolina A & T State University $6,733$20,243$6,748$20,408
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $8,989$37,550$8,989$39,330
University of North Carolina at Charlotte $7,214$21,338$7,214$21,876
Average$6,858$22,098$6,892$22,824

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,615 for state residents and $23,112 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,844 and Fayetteville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,503.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Appalachian State University $8,047$23,057$8,380$24,140
Fayetteville State University $6,136$17,201$6,197$17,262
North Carolina A & T State University $7,938$20,738$8,103$20,903
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $12,527$30,819$12,527$30,819
University of North Carolina at Charlotte $7,739$21,884$7,869$22,438
Average$8,477$22,740$8,615$23,112

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 $14,734 when a student lives on campus and $15,591 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Appalachian State University
$12,258$2,725 $13,378$2,725-
Fayetteville State University
$11,302$2,616 $11,302$2,616-
North Carolina A & T State University
$8,832$3,600 $11,994$3,600-
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
$13,016$2,814 $13,016$2,814-
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
$13,864$2,644 $13,864$2,644-
Average$11,854 $2,880$12,711 $2,880-