Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $56,220 when living on campus and $55,031 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 | ||
| Duke University | $65,805 | $1,602 | $19,665 | - | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| Saint Augustine's University | $16,896 | $1,000 | $15,881 | $14,222 | |
| St. Andrews University | $30,800 | $2,100 | $18,486 | $14,612 | |
| Warren Wilson College | $40,290 | $850 | $15,840 | $20,435 | |
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $38,212 | $1,388 | $16,620 | $15,431 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,212 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Duke University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,805 and Saint Augustine's University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,896 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Duke University | $62,688 | $65,805 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| Saint Augustine's University | $16,896 | $16,896 | ||
| St. Andrews University | $29,600 | $30,800 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $38,450 | $40,290 | ||
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $36,838 | $38,212 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,040 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Duke University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,620 and Saint Augustine's University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,800.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Duke University | $61,522 | $63,985 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Saint Augustine's University | $11,300 | $11,300 | ||
| St. Andrews University | $26,800 | $15,000 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $23,715 | $20,550 | ||
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $27,204 | $25,040 | ||
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 $16,620 when a student lives on campus and $15,431 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Duke University | $17,458 | $2,207 | - | - | - |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| Saint Augustine's University | $10,376 | $5,505 | $8,942 | $5,280 | - |
| St. Andrews University | $12,180 | $6,306 | $5,248 | $9,364 | - |
| Warren Wilson College | $12,610 | $3,230 | $15,535 | $4,900 | - |
| Apex School of Theology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,570 | $4,050 | $9,545 | $5,886 | - |