Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,420 when living on campus and $43,853 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 | ||
| Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | - | $16,190 | $13,990 | |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $27,870 | $1,060 | $12,979 | $11,883 | |
| Clinton College | $10,516 | $1,200 | $13,299 | $14,049 | |
| Converse University | $23,096 | $1,350 | $16,724 | $17,924 | |
| Presbyterian College | $43,300 | $1,500 | $15,709 | $19,218 | |
| Sherman College of Chiropractic | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $27,162 | $1,278 | $14,980 | $15,413 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,162 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Presbyterian College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,300 and Clinton College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,516 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Charleston Southern University | $29,790 | $31,030 | ||
| Southern Wesleyan University | $27,820 | $27,870 | ||
| Clinton College | $10,516 | $10,516 | ||
| Converse University | $21,410 | $23,096 | ||
| Presbyterian College | $41,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Sherman College of Chiropractic | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $26,287 | $27,162 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,248 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 31.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Presbyterian College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $56,000 and Converse University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,750.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Charleston Southern University | $5,085 | $19,244 | ||
| Southern Wesleyan University | $12,954 | $13,746 | ||
| Clinton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Converse University | $7,860 | $8,000 | ||
| Presbyterian College | $47,728 | $56,000 | ||
| Sherman College of Chiropractic | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,407 | $24,248 | ||
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 $14,980 when a student lives on campus and $15,413 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Charleston Southern University | $11,590 | $4,600 | $8,930 | $5,060 | - |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $10,654 | $2,325 | $9,183 | $2,700 | - |
| Clinton College | $10,494 | $2,805 | $10,494 | $3,555 | - |
| Converse University | $13,424 | $3,300 | $13,424 | $4,500 | - |
| Presbyterian College | $12,713 | $2,996 | $15,746 | $3,472 | - |
| Sherman College of Chiropractic | - | ||||
| Average | $11,775 | $3,205 | $11,555 | $3,857 | - |