Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $38,045 when living on campus and $38,455 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $64,908 when living on campus and $65,318 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 | ||
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 | $39,042 | $1,240 | $22,269 | $23,088 |
| University of Dayton | $47,600 | $1,000 | $18,665 | $18,665 | |
| Average | $16,458 | $43,321 | $1,120 | $20,467 | $20,877 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,458 for in-state students and $43,321 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Dayton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $47,600 and Virginia Commonwealth University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,042 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,642 | $37,588 | $16,458 | $39,042 |
| University of Dayton | $46,170 | $47,600 | ||
| Average | $15,642 | $41,879 | $16,458 | $43,321 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,753 for state residents and $25,315 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Commonwealth University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,550 and University of Dayton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,990.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,754 | $29,782 | $16,753 | $31,589 |
| University of Dayton | $18,590 | $19,040 | ||
| Average | $15,754 | $24,186 | $16,753 | $25,315 |
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 $20,467 when a student lives on campus and $20,877 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,119 | $6,150 | $14,054 | $9,034 | - |
| University of Dayton | $15,640 | $3,025 | $15,640 | $3,025 | - |
| Average | $15,880 | $4,588 | $14,847 | $6,030 | - |