Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,517 when living on campus and $19,278 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,830 when living on campus and $21,591 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 | ||
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,050 | $5,580 | $1,500 | $11,004 | $13,218 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
| Mountain View College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,280 | $6,593 | $1,627 | $10,610 | $13,371 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,280 for in-state students and $6,593 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarrant County College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,235 and Paris Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,580 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,020 | $5,520 | $4,050 | $5,580 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
| Mountain View College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,261 | $6,566 | $4,280 | $6,593 |
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 | |
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Paris Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mountain View College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $10,610 when a student lives on campus and $13,371 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Paris Junior College | $5,901 | $5,103 | $8,115 | $5,103 | - |
| Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
| Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
| Mountain View College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,959 | $4,651 | $8,113 | $5,258 | - |