Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,992 when living on campus and $25,455 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,298 when living on campus and $28,761 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 | ||
Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,300 | $13,300 |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
Average | $9,139 | $12,445 | $1,200 | $13,654 | $15,116 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,139 for in-state students and $12,445 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Dakota requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,942 and Northern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,947 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
Average | $9,139 | $12,445 | $9,139 | $12,445 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,927 for state residents and $12,352 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 Dakota requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,773 and Northern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,199.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
Average | $6,927 | $12,352 | $6,927 | $12,352 |
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 $13,654 when a student lives on campus and $15,116 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) | |
Northern State University | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 | - |
University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
Average | $9,680 | $3,974 | $10,401 | $4,716 | - |