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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $36,648 when living on campus and $37,343 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Allen University $14,304 $1,308 $11,084 $9,000
Claflin University $17,046 $1,900 $14,730 $20,500
Coker University $31,854 $3,000 $12,514 $8,102
Columbia College $21,450 $960 $13,490 $11,480
Limestone University $27,500 $1,240 $13,019 $15,430
American College of the Building Arts $20,572 $950 - $17,462
Average$22,121$1,560$12,967$13,662

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,121 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Coker University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,854 and Allen University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,304 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Allen University $13,422$14,304
Claflin University $17,046$17,046
Coker University $31,764$31,854
Columbia College $18,678$21,450
Limestone University $26,300$27,500
American College of the Building Arts $20,572$20,572
Average$21,297$22,121

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,078 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Coker University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,560 and Allen University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Allen University $8,950$9,800
Claflin University $10,912$10,912
Coker University $19,150$16,960
Columbia College $13,802$15,216
Limestone University $12,500$12,500
American College of the Building Arts The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$13,063$13,078

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 $12,967 when a student lives on campus and $13,662 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Allen University
$8,584$2,500 $6,000$3,000-
Claflin University
$9,480$5,250 $11,500$9,000-
Coker University
$10,882$1,632 $6,470$1,632-
Columbia College
$8,550$4,940 $6,600$4,880-
Limestone University
$10,079$2,940 $11,228$4,202-
American College of the Building Arts
-- $12,761$4,701-
Average$9,515 $3,452$9,093 $4,569-