Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,155 when living on campus and $30,642 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $71,907 when living on campus and $67,394 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 | ||
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | $1,194 | $24,450 | - | |
Average | $12,688 | $49,440 | $1,210 | $21,257 | $16,744 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,688 for in-state students and $49,440 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,946 and University of South Carolina-Columbia has the lowest tuition & fees of $34,934 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | $63,946 | ||
Average | $12,688 | $47,138 | $12,688 | $49,440 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,774 for state residents and $43,144 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,744 and University of South Carolina-Columbia has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,760.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
Vanderbilt University | $53,722 | $56,128 | ||
Average | $13,774 | $41,941 | $13,774 | $43,144 |
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 $21,257 when a student lives on campus and $16,744 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) | |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
Vanderbilt University | $21,054 | $3,396 | - | - | - |
Average | $16,806 | $4,451 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |