Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $39,774 when living on campus and $38,036 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 | ||
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $16,070 | $1,500 | - | $15,592 | |
| Catawba College | $33,400 | $1,400 | $15,999 | $14,413 | |
| Heritage Bible College | $8,688 | $1,000 | - | $15,180 | |
| University of Mount Olive | $25,950 | $1,350 | $13,212 | $7,800 | |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $35,536 | $300 | $14,994 | $12,000 | |
| Average | $23,929 | $1,110 | $14,735 | $12,997 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,929 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, North Carolina Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,536 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 | |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $15,560 | $16,070 | ||
| Catawba College | $32,868 | $33,400 | ||
| Heritage Bible College | $8,328 | $8,688 | ||
| University of Mount Olive | $23,591 | $25,950 | ||
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $34,352 | $35,536 | ||
| Average | $22,940 | $23,929 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,621 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.84% 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 Catawba College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,594.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $30,290 | $31,490 | ||
| Catawba College | $3,594 | $3,594 | ||
| Heritage Bible College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Mount Olive | $18,700 | $18,700 | ||
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $12,700 | $12,700 | ||
| Average | $16,321 | $16,621 | ||
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 $14,735 when a student lives on campus and $12,997 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | - | - | $9,920 | $5,672 | - |
| Catawba College | $12,550 | $3,449 | $10,964 | $3,449 | - |
| Heritage Bible College | - | - | $10,900 | $4,280 | - |
| University of Mount Olive | $11,212 | $2,000 | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $12,794 | $2,200 | $9,500 | $2,500 | - |
| Average | $12,185 | $2,550 | $9,457 | $3,540 | - |