Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $51,845 when living on campus and $50,977 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 | ||
| High Point University | $44,208 | $1,500 | $20,712 | $14,500 | |
| Lees-McRae College | $31,140 | $600 | $18,150 | $20,150 | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Wake Forest University | $64,758 | $1,630 | $21,168 | $21,168 | |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $1,200 | - | $16,791 | |
| Average | $33,471 | $1,246 | $17,128 | $16,259 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,471 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wake Forest University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,758 and Carolina College of Biblical Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,276 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| High Point University | $41,916 | $44,208 | ||
| Lees-McRae College | $29,440 | $31,140 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Wake Forest University | $62,128 | $64,758 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $6,276 | ||
| Average | $32,133 | $33,471 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,387 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wake Forest University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,650 and Carolina College of Biblical Studies has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,040.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| High Point University | $32,571 | $34,329 | ||
| Lees-McRae College | $9,750 | $9,750 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Wake Forest University | $39,328 | $39,350 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $5,340 | $5,340 | ||
| Average | $18,810 | $19,387 | ||
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 $17,128 when a student lives on campus and $16,259 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| High Point University | $18,462 | $2,250 | $12,000 | $2,500 | - |
| Lees-McRae College | $13,730 | $4,420 | $13,730 | $6,420 | - |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Wake Forest University | $17,848 | $3,320 | $17,848 | $3,320 | - |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | - | - | $10,782 | $6,009 | - |
| Average | $13,842 | $3,286 | $11,819 | $4,440 | - |