Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,388 when living on campus and $46,993 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 | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| Montreat College | $33,860 | $1,200 | $12,230 | $13,500 | |
| Pfeiffer University | $33,930 | $500 | $14,520 | $14,520 | |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $1,200 | - | $16,791 | |
| Average | $31,174 | $950 | $14,264 | $14,869 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,174 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 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 | |
| Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| Montreat College | $30,525 | $33,860 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $33,290 | $33,930 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $6,276 | ||
| Average | $29,778 | $31,174 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,766 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 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 | |
| Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Montreat College | $10,363 | $11,310 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $12,240 | $12,240 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $5,340 | $5,340 | ||
| Average | $12,024 | $12,766 | ||
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 $14,264 when a student lives on campus and $14,869 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 | - |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| Montreat College | $10,730 | $1,500 | $12,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Pfeiffer University | $12,520 | $2,000 | $12,520 | $2,000 | - |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | - | - | $10,782 | $6,009 | - |
| Average | $11,989 | $2,275 | $11,647 | $3,222 | - |