Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,299 when living on campus and $33,757 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,001 when living on campus and $48,459 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 | ||
Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | - | $16,190 | $13,990 | |
Winthrop University | $15,956 | $30,286 | $1,200 | $14,096 | $19,212 |
Average | $15,956 | $30,658 | $1,200 | $15,143 | $16,601 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,956 for in-state students and $30,658 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Charleston Southern University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,030 and Winthrop University has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,286 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $29,790 | $31,030 | ||
Winthrop University | $15,866 | $30,196 | $15,956 | $30,286 |
Average | $15,866 | $29,993 | $15,956 | $30,658 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,276 for state residents and $24,997 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 39.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Winthrop University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,100 and Charleston Southern University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,994.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $5,085 | $19,244 | ||
Winthrop University | $16,186 | $30,660 | $16,276 | $30,750 |
Average | $16,186 | $17,873 | $16,276 | $24,997 |
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 $15,143 when a student lives on campus and $16,601 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) | |
Charleston Southern University | $11,590 | $4,600 | $8,930 | $5,060 | - |
Winthrop University | $10,488 | $3,608 | $10,332 | $8,880 | - |
Average | $11,039 | $4,104 | $9,631 | $6,970 | - |