Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,454 when living on campus and $49,075 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 | ||
Belmont University | $41,320 | $1,400 | $19,850 | $25,150 | |
Lipscomb University | $38,824 | $1,650 | $19,204 | $18,890 | |
Lee University | $22,690 | $1,250 | $13,360 | $13,360 | |
Mid-South Christian College | $11,905 | $400 | $9,963 | $19,460 | |
Hiwassee College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $28,685 | $1,175 | $15,594 | $19,215 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,685 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Belmont University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,320 and Mid-South Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,905 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Belmont University | $39,850 | $41,320 | ||
Lipscomb University | $37,152 | $38,824 | ||
Lee University | $21,730 | $22,690 | ||
Mid-South Christian College | $11,038 | $11,905 | ||
Hiwassee College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $27,443 | $28,685 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,273 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Belmont University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,100 and Mid-South Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,150.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Belmont University | $26,110 | $27,050 | ||
Lipscomb University | $17,370 | $17,100 | ||
Lee University | $15,950 | $16,670 | ||
Mid-South Christian College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Hiwassee College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $19,810 | $20,273 |
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 $15,594 when a student lives on campus and $19,215 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) | |
Belmont University | $14,290 | $5,560 | $19,590 | $5,560 | - |
Lipscomb University | $14,804 | $4,400 | $14,490 | $4,400 | - |
Lee University | $9,340 | $4,020 | $9,340 | $4,020 | - |
Mid-South Christian College | $4,600 | $5,363 | $11,794 | $7,666 | - |
Hiwassee College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $10,759 | $4,836 | $13,804 | $5,412 | - |