Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $64,658 when living on campus and $63,428 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 | ||
| Baylor College of Medicine | $29,555 | - | - | - | |
| Houston Baptist University | $38,100 | $1,000 | $16,018 | $17,286 | |
| Lubbock Christian University | $27,298 | $1,300 | $14,386 | $14,386 | |
| Rice University | $58,128 | $1,400 | $18,750 | $18,750 | |
| Southern Methodist University | $64,460 | $800 | $20,830 | $13,408 | |
| Texas Christian University | $57,220 | $800 | $19,040 | $19,040 | |
| Average | $45,794 | $1,060 | $17,805 | $16,574 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,041 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,460 and Lubbock Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,298 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baylor College of Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Houston Baptist University | $36,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Lubbock Christian University | $26,300 | $27,298 | ||
| Rice University | $54,960 | $58,128 | ||
| Southern Methodist University | $61,980 | $64,460 | ||
| Texas Christian University | $53,980 | $57,220 | ||
| Average | $46,764 | $49,041 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $29,992 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rice University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $53,712 and Houston Baptist University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,875.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $29,904 | $29,555 | ||
| Houston Baptist University | $13,324 | $11,475 | ||
| Lubbock Christian University | $10,485 | $11,621 | ||
| Rice University | $52,342 | $54,462 | ||
| Southern Methodist University | $36,864 | $37,062 | ||
| Texas Christian University | $33,708 | $35,778 | ||
| Average | $29,438 | $29,992 | ||
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 $17,805 when a student lives on campus and $16,574 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Baylor College of Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Houston Baptist University | $10,816 | $5,202 | $10,816 | $6,470 | - |
| Lubbock Christian University | $8,898 | $5,488 | $8,898 | $5,488 | - |
| Rice University | $15,900 | $2,850 | $15,900 | $2,850 | - |
| Southern Methodist University | $18,230 | $2,600 | $10,808 | $2,600 | - |
| Texas Christian University | $14,800 | $4,240 | $14,800 | $4,240 | - |
| Average | $13,729 | $4,076 | $12,244 | $4,330 | - |