Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,415 when living on campus and $34,819 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 | |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $16,070 | $1,500 | - | $15,592 | |
| Chowan University | $27,110 | $1,200 | $11,270 | $11,270 | |
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $1,300 | $8,794 | $6,691 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Carolina Christian College | $9,420 | $800 | $23,533 | $33,999 | |
| Average | $17,929 | $1,300 | $14,187 | $15,590 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,929 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chowan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,110 and Carolina Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,420 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 | ||
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $15,560 | $16,070 | ||
| Chowan University | $25,880 | $27,110 | ||
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $18,296 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $8,930 | $9,420 | ||
| Average | $17,274 | $17,929 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,494 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,050 and Chowan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,730.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Belmont Abbey College | $16,680 | $17,624 | ||
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $30,290 | $31,490 | ||
| Chowan University | $8,550 | $8,730 | ||
| Livingstone College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $11,330 | $11,440 | ||
| Average | $16,008 | $16,494 | ||
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 $14,187 when a student lives on campus and $15,590 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 | - |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | - | - | $9,920 | $5,672 | - |
| Chowan University | $9,710 | $1,560 | $9,710 | $1,560 | - |
| Livingstone College | $6,794 | $2,000 | $3,262 | $3,429 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Carolina Christian College | $6,400 | $17,133 | $12,957 | $21,042 | - |
| Average | $8,780 | $5,407 | $8,858 | $6,732 | - |