Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,042 when living on campus and $29,186 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,685 when living on campus and $49,829 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 | ||
University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $1,002 | $15,924 | $15,532 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
Average | $11,934 | $32,577 | $1,114 | $16,994 | $16,138 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,934 for in-state students and $32,577 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,934 and University of Georgia has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,220 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
Average | $11,934 | $32,074 | $11,934 | $32,577 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,021 for state residents and $28,368 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and University of Georgia has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,186.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Georgia | $10,268 | $26,576 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
Average | $12,021 | $28,368 | $12,021 | $28,368 |
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 $16,994 when a student lives on campus and $16,138 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) | |
University of Georgia | $11,246 | $4,678 | $9,898 | $5,634 | - |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
Average | $11,902 | $5,092 | $10,569 | $5,570 | - |