Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,521 when living on campus and $42,087 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $59,081 when living on campus and $68,647 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 | ||
| Mercer University | $40,890 | $1,200 | $17,392 | $17,392 | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $9,741 | $11,569 | $30,700 |
| Average | $12,570 | $39,130 | $5,471 | $14,481 | $24,046 |
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 $39,130 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mercer University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,890 and Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest tuition & fees of $37,370 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercer University | $30,317 | $40,890 | ||
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $35,826 | $12,570 | $37,370 |
| Average | $12,570 | $33,072 | $12,570 | $39,130 |
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 $18,203 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Citadel Military College of South Carolina requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,390 and Mercer University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,565.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercer University | $15,831 | $17,865 | ||
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $10,890 | $18,540 | $12,690 | $18,540 |
| Average | $10,890 | $17,186 | $12,690 | $18,203 |
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 $14,481 when a student lives on campus and $24,046 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mercer University | $14,528 | $2,864 | $14,528 | $2,864 | - |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,146 | $2,423 | $21,522 | $9,178 | - |
| Average | $11,837 | $2,644 | $18,025 | $6,021 | - |