Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,296 when living on campus and $26,656 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,448 when living on campus and $48,808 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 | ||
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,864 | $19,652 | $1,300 | $16,541 | $17,261 |
| Abilene Christian University | $42,380 | $1,250 | $15,772 | $15,772 | |
| Average | $8,864 | $31,016 | $1,275 | $16,157 | $16,517 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,864 for in-state students and $31,016 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,380 and Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,652 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,400 | $42,380 | ||
| Average | $8,672 | $29,930 | $8,864 | $31,016 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,758 for state residents and $22,360 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,174 and Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,526.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| Abilene Christian University | $24,174 | $24,174 | ||
| Average | $9,614 | $22,288 | $9,758 | $22,360 |
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 $16,157 when a student lives on campus and $16,517 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| Abilene Christian University | $12,500 | $3,272 | $12,500 | $3,272 | - |
| Average | $11,559 | $4,598 | $11,919 | $4,598 | - |