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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 $3,819 when living on campus and $20,265 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,114 when living on campus and $25,561 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
College of the Albemarle $2,249$7,222 $1,212 - $17,962
Central Piedmont Community College $2,792$8,936 $1,992 - $14,981
Davidson-Davie Community College $1,978$6,586 $1,290 - $17,754
McDowell Technical Community College $1,958$6,566 $1,500 - $18,135
Wayne Community College $2,524$8,668 $1,600 - $13,400
Average$2,300$7,596$1,519-$16,446

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,300 for in-state students and $7,596 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Piedmont Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,936 and McDowell Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,566 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
College of the Albemarle $2,260$7,346$2,249$7,222
Central Piedmont Community College $2,792$8,936$2,792$8,936
Davidson-Davie Community College $2,208$7,852$1,978$6,586
McDowell Technical Community College $1,958$6,566$1,958$6,566
Wayne Community College $2,524$8,668$2,524$8,668
Average$2,348$7,874$2,300$7,596

Graduate Tuition & Fees

No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
College of the Albemarle The graduate tuition information is not available.
Central Piedmont Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Davidson-Davie Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
McDowell Technical Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Wayne Community College The graduate tuition information is not available.
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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 $16,446 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
College of the Albemarle
-- $12,434$5,528-
Central Piedmont Community College
-- $9,931$5,050-
Davidson-Davie Community College
-- $12,626$5,128-
McDowell Technical Community College
-- $11,943$6,192-
Wayne Community College
-- $9,550$3,850-
Average- -$11,297 $5,150-