Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,187 when living on campus and $46,349 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 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| Methodist University | $39,664 | $1,400 | $16,236 | $14,650 | |
| Pfeiffer University | $33,930 | $500 | $14,520 | $14,520 | |
| Salem College | $32,236 | $1,336 | $18,796 | $15,514 | |
| Carolina Christian College | $9,420 | $800 | $23,533 | $33,999 | |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College | $11,250 | $1,200 | $8,753 | $16,900 | |
| Average | $27,295 | $1,047 | $15,844 | $18,007 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,295 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,664 and Carolina Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,420 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| Methodist University | $38,138 | $39,664 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $33,290 | $33,930 | ||
| Salem College | $31,016 | $32,236 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $8,930 | $9,420 | ||
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College | $10,690 | $11,250 | ||
| Average | $26,437 | $27,295 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,602 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Methodist University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,365 and Salem College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Methodist University | $42,825 | $43,365 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $12,240 | $12,240 | ||
| Salem College | $8,400 | $6,600 | ||
| Carolina Christian College | $11,330 | $11,440 | ||
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $17,496 | $17,602 | ||
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 $15,844 when a student lives on campus and $18,007 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| Methodist University | $13,586 | $2,650 | $11,500 | $3,150 | - |
| Pfeiffer University | $12,520 | $2,000 | $12,520 | $2,000 | - |
| Salem College | $13,056 | $5,740 | $12,540 | $2,974 | - |
| Carolina Christian College | $6,400 | $17,133 | $12,957 | $21,042 | - |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College | $5,153 | $3,600 | $12,600 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $10,157 | $5,687 | $11,762 | $6,244 | - |