Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $37,731 when living on campus and $38,647 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 | ||
| Heritage Bible College | $8,688 | $1,000 | - | $15,180 | |
| Johnson C Smith University | $20,480 | $1,200 | $14,264 | $15,650 | |
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $1,300 | $8,794 | $6,691 | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Warren Wilson College | $40,290 | $850 | $15,840 | $20,435 | |
| Average | $23,700 | $1,130 | $12,901 | $13,817 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,700 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Warren Wilson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,290 and Heritage Bible College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,688 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Heritage Bible College | $8,328 | $8,688 | ||
| Johnson C Smith University | $19,504 | $20,480 | ||
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $18,296 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $38,450 | $40,290 | ||
| Average | $22,936 | $23,700 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,929 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Warren Wilson College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,350 and Heritage Bible College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,480.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Heritage Bible College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Johnson C Smith University | $18,678 | $19,612 | ||
| Livingstone College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $23,715 | $20,550 | ||
| Average | $17,066 | $16,929 | ||
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 $12,901 when a student lives on campus and $13,817 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Heritage Bible College | - | - | $10,900 | $4,280 | - |
| Johnson C Smith University | $9,014 | $5,250 | $10,400 | $5,250 | - |
| Livingstone College | $6,794 | $2,000 | $3,262 | $3,429 | - |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Warren Wilson College | $12,610 | $3,230 | $15,535 | $4,900 | - |
| Average | $9,517 | $3,384 | $9,442 | $4,375 | - |