Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $53,333 when living on campus and $52,962 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 | ||
| Davidson College | $57,340 | $1,000 | $17,525 | - | |
| William Peace University | $33,050 | - | $16,734 | $14,450 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $1,200 | $16,066 | $18,900 | |
| Salem College | $31,016 | $1,324 | $16,950 | $2,499 | |
| Carolina University | $15,050 | $2,000 | $15,200 | $15,020 | |
| Average | $35,457 | $1,381 | $16,495 | $16,123 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,457 for all students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Davidson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,340 and Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,050 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Davidson College | $55,000 | $57,340 | ||
| William Peace University | $32,450 | $33,050 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $38,726 | $40,830 | ||
| Salem College | $31,016 | $31,016 | ||
| Carolina University | $14,400 | $15,050 | ||
| Average | $34,318 | $35,457 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,955 for all students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,914 and Salem College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Davidson College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| William Peace University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $14,166 | $13,514 | ||
| Salem College | $8,400 | $8,400 | ||
| Carolina University | $8,410 | $13,950 | ||
| Average | $10,325 | $11,955 | ||
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 2022-2023, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,495 when a student lives on campus and $15,693 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Davidson College | $15,750 | $1,775 | - | - | - |
| William Peace University | $12,040 | $4,694 | $9,012 | $5,438 | - |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $14,026 | $2,040 | $15,368 | $3,532 | - |
| Salem College | $12,300 | $4,650 | - | $2,500 | - |
| Carolina University | $12,000 | $3,200 | $11,320 | $3,700 | - |
| Average | $13,223 | $3,272 | $11,900 | $3,793 | - |