Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,634 when living on campus and $53,532 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 | ||
Catawba College | $33,400 | $1,400 | $15,999 | $14,413 | |
Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | $2,000 | $22,105 | $22,705 | |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $17,280 | $1,200 | $15,320 | $16,940 | |
Wingate University | $40,196 | $2,250 | $16,526 | $21,150 | |
Average | $34,286 | $1,713 | $16,636 | $17,533 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,286 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,285 and Mid-Atlantic Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,280 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Catawba College | $32,868 | $33,400 | ||
Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $43,285 | ||
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $17,040 | $17,280 | ||
Wingate University | $40,806 | $40,196 | ||
Average | $33,620 | $34,286 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,457 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,520 and Catawba College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,594.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Catawba College | $3,594 | $3,594 | ||
Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
Queens University of Charlotte | $13,514 | $15,270 | ||
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Wingate University | $12,330 | $12,600 | ||
Average | $10,531 | $11,457 |
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 $16,636 when a student lives on campus and $17,533 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) | |
Catawba College | $12,550 | $3,449 | $10,964 | $3,449 | - |
Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
Queens University of Charlotte | $16,488 | $5,617 | $19,473 | $3,232 | - |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $10,800 | $4,520 | $7,500 | $9,440 | - |
Wingate University | $10,676 | $5,850 | $13,500 | $7,650 | - |
Average | $12,148 | $4,487 | $11,979 | $5,554 | - |