Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,011 when living on campus and $29,473 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,967 when living on campus and $54,429 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 | ||
The Catholic University of America | $55,834 | $1,180 | $20,770 | $20,770 | |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
Average | $9,432 | $34,388 | $1,190 | $17,389 | $18,851 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,432 for in-state students and $34,388 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Catholic University of America requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,834 and University of South Dakota has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,942 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
The Catholic University of America | $54,186 | $55,834 | ||
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
Average | $9,432 | $33,564 | $9,432 | $34,388 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,118 for state residents and $32,994 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Catholic University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $52,190 and University of South Dakota has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,773.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
The Catholic University of America | $53,180 | $53,220 | ||
University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
Average | $7,118 | $32,974 | $7,118 | $32,994 |
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 $17,389 when a student lives on campus and $18,851 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) | |
The Catholic University of America | $17,370 | $3,400 | $17,370 | $3,400 | - |
University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
Average | $13,215 | $4,174 | $13,936 | $4,916 | - |