Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,325 when living on campus and $17,487 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $16,825 when living on campus and $18,987 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 | ||
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
| North Central Texas College | $4,680 | $7,200 | $1,680 | $8,365 | $9,684 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
| Western Texas College | $4,830 | $5,850 | $1,576 | $9,140 | $10,136 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $4,320 | $5,568 | $1,571 | $9,115 | $12,349 |
| Average | $4,386 | $5,886 | $1,694 | $9,246 | $11,407 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,386 for in-state students and $5,886 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Central Texas College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,200 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
| North Central Texas College | $4,680 | $7,200 | $4,680 | $7,200 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
| Western Texas College | $4,500 | $5,460 | $4,830 | $5,850 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $3,804 | $5,052 | $4,320 | $5,568 |
| Average | $4,172 | $5,640 | $4,386 | $5,886 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wharton County Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $9,246 when a student lives on campus and $11,407 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
| North Central Texas College | $4,827 | $3,538 | $5,994 | $3,690 | - |
| Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
| Western Texas College | $5,785 | $3,355 | $6,206 | $3,930 | - |
| Wharton County Junior College | $5,600 | $3,515 | $7,067 | $5,282 | - |
| Average | $5,588 | $3,658 | $6,961 | $4,446 | - |