Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $58,345 when living on campus and $59,476 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Elon University | $44,536 | $900 | $17,078 | $17,078 | |
University of Mount Olive | $25,950 | $1,350 | $13,212 | $7,800 | |
Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | $2,000 | $22,105 | $22,705 | |
Wake Forest University | $64,758 | $1,630 | $21,168 | $21,168 | |
Carolina Christian College | $9,420 | $800 | $23,533 | $33,999 | |
Average | $37,590 | $1,336 | $19,419 | $20,550 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $37,590 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wake Forest University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,758 and Carolina Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,420 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
University of Mount Olive | $23,591 | $25,950 | ||
Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $43,285 | ||
Wake Forest University | $62,128 | $64,758 | ||
Carolina Christian College | $8,930 | $9,420 | ||
Average | $35,544 | $37,590 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,067 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wake Forest University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,650 and Carolina Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,000.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
University of Mount Olive | $18,700 | $18,700 | ||
Queens University of Charlotte | $13,514 | $15,270 | ||
Wake Forest University | $39,328 | $39,350 | ||
Carolina Christian College | $11,330 | $11,440 | ||
Average | $20,473 | $21,067 |
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 $19,419 when a student lives on campus and $20,550 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 Mount Olive | $11,212 | $2,000 | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
Queens University of Charlotte | $16,488 | $5,617 | $19,473 | $3,232 | - |
Wake Forest University | $17,848 | $3,320 | $17,848 | $3,320 | - |
Carolina Christian College | $6,400 | $17,133 | $12,957 | $21,042 | - |
Average | $13,285 | $6,134 | $14,151 | $6,399 | - |