Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,799 when living on campus and $26,633 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,309 when living on campus and $42,143 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 | ||
Nicholls State University | $8,173 | $9,266 | $1,300 | $16,934 | $17,334 |
Houston Baptist University | $38,100 | $1,000 | $16,018 | $17,286 | |
Average | $8,173 | $23,683 | $1,150 | $16,476 | $17,310 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,173 for in-state students and $23,683 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Houston Baptist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,100 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Nicholls State University | $8,156 | $9,249 | $8,173 | $9,266 |
Houston Baptist University | $36,600 | $38,100 | ||
Average | $8,156 | $22,925 | $8,173 | $23,683 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,254 for state residents and $10,411 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Houston Baptist University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $8,875 and Nicholls State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,779.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Nicholls State University | $8,241 | $9,334 | $8,254 | $9,347 |
Houston Baptist University | $13,324 | $11,475 | ||
Average | $8,241 | $11,329 | $8,254 | $10,411 |
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 $16,476 when a student lives on campus and $17,310 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) | |
Nicholls State University | $10,938 | $5,996 | $11,338 | $5,996 | - |
Houston Baptist University | $10,816 | $5,202 | $10,816 | $6,470 | - |
Average | $10,877 | $5,599 | $11,077 | $6,233 | - |