Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,881 when living on campus and $46,804 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,068 when living on campus and $71,991 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 | ||
Samford University | $38,144 | $1,200 | $18,112 | $26,826 | |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $9,741 | $11,569 | $30,700 |
Average | $12,570 | $37,757 | $5,471 | $14,841 | $28,763 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,570 for in-state students and $37,757 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, Samford University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,144 and Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest tuition & fees of $37,370 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Samford University | $36,725 | $38,144 | ||
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $35,826 | $12,570 | $37,370 |
Average | $12,570 | $36,276 | $12,570 | $37,757 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,690 for state residents and $20,572 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Samford University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,904 and Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,390.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Samford University | $21,921 | $22,604 | ||
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $10,890 | $18,540 | $12,690 | $18,540 |
Average | $10,890 | $20,231 | $12,690 | $20,572 |
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 $14,841 when a student lives on campus and $28,763 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) | |
Samford University | $12,160 | $5,952 | $20,139 | $6,687 | - |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,146 | $2,423 | $21,522 | $9,178 | - |
Average | $10,653 | $4,188 | $20,831 | $7,933 | - |