Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,142 when living on campus and $42,894 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Catawba College | $33,400 | $1,400 | $15,999 | $14,413 | |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | $30,900 | $1,360 | $16,150 | $16,150 | |
Livingstone College | $18,296 | $1,300 | $8,794 | $6,691 | |
Methodist University | $39,664 | $1,400 | $16,236 | $14,650 | |
Carolina Christian College | $9,420 | $800 | $23,533 | $33,999 | |
Carolina University | $16,000 | $2,600 | $15,600 | $14,920 | |
Average | $24,613 | $1,477 | $16,052 | $16,804 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,613 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,664 and Carolina Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,420 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Catawba College | $32,868 | $33,400 | ||
Lenoir-Rhyne University | $43,000 | $30,900 | ||
Livingstone College | $18,296 | $18,296 | ||
Methodist University | $38,138 | $39,664 | ||
Carolina Christian College | $8,930 | $9,420 | ||
Carolina University | $15,050 | $16,000 | ||
Average | $26,047 | $24,613 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,428 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Methodist University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,365 and Catawba College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,594.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Catawba College | $3,594 | $3,594 | ||
Lenoir-Rhyne University | $12,240 | $12,240 | ||
Livingstone College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Methodist University | $42,825 | $43,365 | ||
Carolina Christian College | $11,330 | $11,440 | ||
Carolina University | $13,950 | $11,500 | ||
Average | $16,788 | $16,428 |
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 $16,052 when a student lives on campus and $16,804 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Catawba College | $12,550 | $3,449 | $10,964 | $3,449 | - |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | $12,900 | $3,250 | $12,900 | $3,250 | - |
Livingstone College | $6,794 | $2,000 | $3,262 | $3,429 | - |
Methodist University | $13,586 | $2,650 | $11,500 | $3,150 | - |
Carolina Christian College | $6,400 | $17,133 | $12,957 | $21,042 | - |
Carolina University | $12,400 | $3,200 | $11,720 | $3,200 | - |
Average | $10,772 | $5,280 | $10,551 | $6,253 | - |