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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,434 when living on campus and $43,223 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Catawba College $33,400 $1,400 $15,999 $14,413
North Carolina Wesleyan University $35,536 $300 $14,994 $12,000
William Peace University $33,150 - $16,684 $18,478
Mid-Atlantic Christian University $17,280 $1,200 $15,320 $16,940
Shaw University $17,176 $1,300 $12,380 $12,490
Average$27,308$1,050$15,075$14,864

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,308 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,536 and Shaw University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,176 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Catawba College $32,868$33,400
North Carolina Wesleyan University $34,352$35,536
William Peace University $33,050$33,150
Mid-Atlantic Christian University $17,040$17,280
Shaw University $16,480$17,176
Average$26,758$27,308

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,827 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,600 and Catawba College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,594.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Catawba College $3,594$3,594
North Carolina Wesleyan University $12,700$12,700
William Peace University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Shaw University $13,188$13,188
Average$9,827$9,827

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 $15,075 when a student lives on campus and $14,864 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Catawba College
$12,550$3,449 $10,964$3,449-
North Carolina Wesleyan University
$12,794$2,200 $9,500$2,500-
William Peace University
$12,198$4,486 $13,148$5,330-
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
$10,800$4,520 $7,500$9,440-
Shaw University
$8,940$3,440 $8,100$4,390-
Average$11,456 $3,619$9,842 $5,022-