Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,520 when living on campus and $28,422 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,892 when living on campus and $55,794 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 | ||
| Louisiana Tech University | $10,125 | $16,866 | $1,590 | $13,050 | $14,853 |
| Rice University | $58,128 | $1,400 | $18,750 | $18,750 | |
| Average | $10,125 | $37,497 | $1,495 | $15,900 | $16,802 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,125 for in-state students and $37,497 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rice University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,128 and Louisiana Tech University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,866 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Louisiana Tech University | $10,065 | $16,806 | $10,125 | $16,866 |
| Rice University | $54,960 | $58,128 | ||
| Average | $10,065 | $35,883 | $10,125 | $37,497 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,995 for state residents and $33,594 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rice University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $53,712 and Louisiana Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,147.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Louisiana Tech University | $7,959 | $12,690 | $7,995 | $12,726 |
| Rice University | $52,342 | $54,462 | ||
| Average | $7,959 | $32,516 | $7,995 | $33,594 |
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 $15,900 when a student lives on campus and $16,802 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Louisiana Tech University | $9,447 | $3,603 | $10,023 | $4,830 | - |
| Rice University | $15,900 | $2,850 | $15,900 | $2,850 | - |
| Average | $12,674 | $3,227 | $12,962 | $3,840 | - |