Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,366 when living on campus and $44,653 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 | ||
| Belmont Abbey College | $19,500 | $1,700 | $14,956 | $13,500 | |
| Elon University | $44,536 | $900 | $17,078 | $17,078 | |
| Meredith College | $43,936 | $850 | $14,760 | $14,760 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Manna University | $7,163 | $800 | - | $27,577 | |
| Average | $26,462 | $1,110 | $14,794 | $17,081 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,462 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 and Manna University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,163 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Belmont Abbey College | $18,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
| Meredith College | $42,660 | $43,936 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Manna University | $6,863 | $7,163 | ||
| Average | $25,349 | $26,462 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,194 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 and Manna University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Belmont Abbey College | $16,680 | $17,624 | ||
| Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
| Meredith College | $13,507 | $13,619 | ||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Manna University | $5,783 | $5,963 | ||
| Average | $13,730 | $14,194 | ||
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 $14,794 when a student lives on campus and $17,081 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Belmont Abbey College | $12,056 | $2,900 | $9,200 | $4,300 | - |
| Elon University | $14,478 | $2,600 | $14,478 | $2,600 | - |
| Meredith College | $12,920 | $1,840 | $12,920 | $1,840 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Manna University | - | - | $10,458 | $17,119 | - |
| Average | $12,099 | $2,695 | $11,031 | $6,050 | - |