Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,442 when living on campus and $44,765 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 | ||
Allen University | $14,304 | $1,308 | $11,084 | $9,000 | |
Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | - | $16,190 | $13,990 | |
Columbia College | $21,450 | $960 | $13,490 | $11,480 | |
Erskine College | $36,710 | $2,200 | $16,450 | $14,500 | |
Furman University | $58,312 | $1,000 | $17,868 | $17,868 | |
Spartanburg Methodist College | $19,350 | $340 | $15,442 | $13,624 | |
Average | $30,193 | $1,162 | $15,087 | $13,410 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,193 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,312 and Allen University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,304 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Allen University | $13,422 | $14,304 | ||
Charleston Southern University | $29,790 | $31,030 | ||
Columbia College | $18,678 | $21,450 | ||
Erskine College | $36,710 | $36,710 | ||
Furman University | $55,772 | $58,312 | ||
Spartanburg Methodist College | $19,350 | $19,350 | ||
Average | $28,954 | $30,193 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,716 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 36.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Charleston Southern University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,994 and Allen University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Allen University | $8,950 | $9,800 | ||
Charleston Southern University | $5,085 | $19,244 | ||
Columbia College | $13,802 | $15,216 | ||
Erskine College | $13,900 | $14,350 | ||
Furman University | $12,233 | $14,970 | ||
Spartanburg Methodist College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $10,794 | $14,716 |
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 $15,087 when a student lives on campus and $13,410 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) | |
Allen University | $8,584 | $2,500 | $6,000 | $3,000 | - |
Charleston Southern University | $11,590 | $4,600 | $8,930 | $5,060 | - |
Columbia College | $8,550 | $4,940 | $6,600 | $4,880 | - |
Erskine College | $12,450 | $4,000 | $13,000 | $1,500 | - |
Furman University | $15,868 | $2,000 | $15,868 | $2,000 | - |
Spartanburg Methodist College | $11,950 | $3,492 | $9,330 | $4,294 | - |
Average | $11,499 | $3,589 | $9,955 | $3,456 | - |