Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,860 when living on campus and $22,139 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,750 when living on campus and $51,029 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 | ||
Western Carolina University | $4,532 | $8,532 | $693 | $15,094 | $15,652 |
Furman University | $58,312 | $1,000 | $17,868 | $17,868 | |
Average | $4,532 | $33,422 | $847 | $16,481 | $16,760 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,532 for in-state students and $33,422 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,312 and Western Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,532 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Carolina University | $4,453 | $8,453 | $4,532 | $8,532 |
Furman University | $55,772 | $58,312 | ||
Average | $4,453 | $32,113 | $4,532 | $33,422 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,778 for state residents and $16,734 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Carolina University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,287 and Furman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,970.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Carolina University | $7,566 | $17,973 | $7,778 | $18,497 |
Furman University | $12,233 | $14,970 | ||
Average | $7,566 | $15,103 | $7,778 | $16,734 |
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 $16,481 when a student lives on campus and $16,760 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) | |
Western Carolina University | $11,764 | $3,330 | $12,322 | $3,330 | - |
Furman University | $15,868 | $2,000 | $15,868 | $2,000 | - |
Average | $13,816 | $2,665 | $14,095 | $2,665 | - |