Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,252 when living on campus and $43,055 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,976 when living on campus and $57,779 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 | ||
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $38,508 | $9,741 | $12,153 | $31,774 |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,216 | $13,726 | $1,350 | $18,474 | $20,458 |
| Average | $11,393 | $26,117 | $5,546 | $15,314 | $26,116 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,393 for in-state students and $26,117 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Citadel Military College of South Carolina requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,538 and East Tennessee State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $12,570 | $38,508 |
| East Tennessee State University | $9,706 | $13,034 | $10,216 | $13,726 |
| Average | $11,138 | $25,202 | $11,393 | $26,117 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,073 for state residents and $22,513 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, East Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,390 and Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,360.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,690 | $18,540 | $12,780 | $18,540 |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,784 | $25,904 | $11,366 | $26,486 |
| Average | $11,737 | $22,222 | $12,073 | $22,513 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,314 when a student lives on campus and $26,116 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,705 | $2,448 | $22,275 | $9,499 | $9,499 |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,554 | $7,920 | $10,728 | $9,730 | $7,620 |
| Average | $10,130 | $5,184 | $16,502 | $9,615 | $8,560 |
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