Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $49,852 when living on campus and $52,736 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 | |
| Huston-Tillotson University | $14,703 | $1,000 | $9,949 | $12,210 | |
| Saint Edward's University | $51,384 | $2,308 | $17,160 | $19,434 | |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $37,934 | $1,500 | $17,296 | $23,040 | |
| Wayland Baptist University | $23,186 | $780 | $12,656 | $16,800 | |
| College of Biblical Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $33,917 | $1,368 | $14,567 | $17,451 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,917 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Edward's University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,384 and Huston-Tillotson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,703 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 | ||
| Huston-Tillotson University | $14,703 | $14,703 | ||
| Saint Edward's University | $50,766 | $51,384 | ||
| Texas Wesleyan University | $36,128 | $37,934 | ||
| Wayland Baptist University | $22,368 | $23,186 | ||
| College of Biblical Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $32,873 | $33,917 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,467 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Edward's University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,980 and Wayland Baptist University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,598.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University | $24,174 | $24,174 | ||
| Huston-Tillotson University | $28,230 | $28,230 | ||
| Saint Edward's University | $29,570 | $29,570 | ||
| Texas Wesleyan University | $18,547 | $19,408 | ||
| Wayland Baptist University | $15,538 | $15,954 | ||
| College of Biblical Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $23,212 | $23,467 | ||
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 $14,567 when a student lives on campus and $17,451 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 | - |
| Huston-Tillotson University | $8,449 | $1,500 | $10,710 | $1,500 | - |
| Saint Edward's University | $14,010 | $3,150 | $15,686 | $3,748 | - |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $13,024 | $4,272 | $17,328 | $5,712 | - |
| Wayland Baptist University | $9,356 | $3,300 | $13,500 | $3,300 | - |
| College of Biblical Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,468 | $3,099 | $13,945 | $3,506 | - |