Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $40,554 when living on campus and $42,147 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 | ||
Claflin University | $17,046 | $1,900 | $14,730 | $20,500 | |
Columbia International University | $27,900 | $200 | $15,350 | $13,220 | |
Limestone University | $27,500 | $1,240 | $13,019 | $15,430 | |
North Greenville University | $24,650 | $2,240 | $16,440 | $16,760 | |
W L Bonner College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $24,274 | $1,395 | $14,885 | $16,478 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,274 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbia International University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,900 and Claflin University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,046 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Claflin University | $17,046 | $17,046 | ||
Columbia International University | $26,840 | $27,900 | ||
Limestone University | $26,300 | $27,500 | ||
North Greenville University | $23,590 | $24,650 | ||
W L Bonner College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $23,444 | $24,274 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,632 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Limestone University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,350 and Columbia International University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Claflin University | $10,912 | $10,912 | ||
Columbia International University | $11,930 | $11,640 | ||
Limestone University | $12,500 | $12,500 | ||
North Greenville University | $12,600 | $11,474 | ||
W L Bonner College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $11,986 | $11,632 |
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 $14,885 when a student lives on campus and $16,478 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) | |
Claflin University | $9,480 | $5,250 | $11,500 | $9,000 | - |
Columbia International University | $11,950 | $3,400 | $9,020 | $4,200 | - |
Limestone University | $10,079 | $2,940 | $11,228 | $4,202 | - |
North Greenville University | $11,470 | $4,970 | $11,100 | $5,660 | - |
W L Bonner College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $10,745 | $4,140 | $10,712 | $5,766 | - |