Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,163 when living on campus and $26,163 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,606 when living on campus and $52,606 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 | |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,317 | $22,985 | $1,130 | $18,583 | $18,583 |
| Average | $7,317 | $33,761 | $1,015 | $17,831 | $17,831 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,317 for in-state students and $33,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 and University of North Carolina Wilmington has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,985 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,238 | $21,858 | $7,317 | $22,985 |
| Average | $7,238 | $32,050 | $7,317 | $33,761 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,853 for state residents and $21,802 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 and University of North Carolina Wilmington has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,155.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,514 | $21,899 | $7,853 | $23,029 |
| Average | $7,514 | $20,697 | $7,853 | $21,802 |
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 $17,831 when a student lives on campus and $17,831 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 | - |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $12,605 | $5,978 | $12,605 | $5,978 | - |
| Average | $13,542 | $4,289 | $13,542 | $4,289 | - |