Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $70,479 when living on campus and $72,670 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Belmont University | $41,320 | $1,400 | $19,850 | $25,150 | |
| Union University | $38,450 | $750 | $20,076 | $22,150 | |
| Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | $1,194 | $24,450 | - | |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Harding School of Theology | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $47,905 | $1,115 | $21,459 | $23,650 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,905 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 20.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,946 and Union University has the lowest tuition & fees of $38,450 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Belmont University | $39,850 | $41,320 | ||
| Union University | $19,363 | $38,450 | ||
| Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | $63,946 | ||
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Harding School of Theology | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $39,854 | $47,905 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $31,710 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,744 and Union University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,466.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Belmont University | $26,110 | $27,050 | ||
| Union University | $12,410 | $11,953 | ||
| Vanderbilt University | $53,722 | $56,128 | ||
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Harding School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $30,747 | $31,710 | ||
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 $21,459 when a student lives on campus and $23,650 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Belmont University | $14,290 | $5,560 | $19,590 | $5,560 | - |
| Union University | $12,166 | $7,910 | $13,320 | $8,830 | - |
| Vanderbilt University | $21,054 | $3,396 | - | - | - |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Harding School of Theology | - | ||||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | - | ||||
| Average | $15,837 | $5,622 | $16,455 | $7,195 | - |