Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,222 when living on campus and $26,222 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,694 when living on campus and $47,694 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 | ||
| Abilene Christian University | $42,380 | $1,250 | $15,772 | $15,772 | |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Average | $9,228 | $30,700 | $1,315 | $15,679 | $15,679 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,228 for in-state students and $30,700 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,380 and Sam Houston State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,020 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,400 | $42,380 | ||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Average | $8,960 | $29,576 | $9,228 | $30,700 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,954 for state residents and $20,236 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Abilene Christian University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,174 and Sam Houston State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,109.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University | $24,174 | $24,174 | ||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Average | $8,666 | $20,092 | $8,954 | $20,236 |
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 $15,679 when a student lives on campus and $15,679 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Abilene Christian University | $12,500 | $3,272 | $12,500 | $3,272 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Average | $12,110 | $3,569 | $12,110 | $3,569 | - |