Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $41,764 when living on campus and $43,527 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 | ||
| Elon University | $44,536 | $900 | $17,078 | $17,078 | |
| Heritage Bible College | $8,688 | $1,000 | - | $15,180 | |
| Meredith College | $43,936 | $850 | $14,760 | $14,760 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Carolina Christian College | $9,420 | $800 | $23,533 | $33,999 | |
| Hood Theological Seminary | $19,600 | $750 | - | - | |
| Average | $23,893 | $933 | $16,938 | $18,701 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,751 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 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 | |
| Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
| Heritage Bible College | $8,328 | $8,688 | ||
| Meredith College | $42,660 | $43,936 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $8,930 | $9,420 | ||
| Hood Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $23,728 | $24,751 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,705 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 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 | |
| Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
| Heritage Bible College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Meredith College | $13,507 | $13,619 | ||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $11,330 | $11,440 | ||
| Hood Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,380 | $14,705 | ||
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 $16,938 when a student lives on campus and $18,701 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Elon University | $14,478 | $2,600 | $14,478 | $2,600 | - |
| Heritage Bible College | - | - | $10,900 | $4,280 | - |
| Meredith College | $12,920 | $1,840 | $12,920 | $1,840 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Carolina Christian College | $6,400 | $17,133 | $12,957 | $21,042 | - |
| Hood Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,685 | $6,253 | $11,871 | $6,830 | - |