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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $42,700 when living on campus and $43,048 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Bethel University $18,168 $1,288 $12,457 $12,457
Carson-Newman University $34,700 $1,600 $14,243 $14,434
Lipscomb University $38,824 $1,650 $19,204 $18,890
Johnson University $20,318 $1,200 $13,484 $15,345
Visible Music College $22,000 - $12,931 $12,931
Harding School of Theology The cost information is not available.
Average$26,802$1,435$14,464$14,811

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,802 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lipscomb University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,824 and Bethel University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,168 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Bethel University $16,871$18,168
Carson-Newman University $33,000$34,700
Lipscomb University $37,152$38,824
Johnson University $19,274$20,318
Visible Music College $20,000$22,000
Harding School of Theology The undergraduate tuition information is not available.
Average$25,259$26,802

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,389 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lipscomb University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,100 and Carson-Newman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,968.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Bethel University $11,448$13,392
Carson-Newman University $9,407$10,168
Lipscomb University $17,370$17,100
Johnson University $9,580$10,285
Visible Music College $10,000$11,000
Harding School of Theology The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$11,561$12,389

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 $14,464 when a student lives on campus and $14,811 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Bethel University
$10,537$1,920 $10,537$1,920-
Carson-Newman University
$10,507$3,736 $9,748$4,686-
Lipscomb University
$14,804$4,400 $14,490$4,400-
Johnson University
$9,278$4,206 $11,139$4,206-
Visible Music College
$7,000$5,931 $7,000$5,931-
Harding School of Theology -
Average$10,425 $4,039$10,583 $4,229-