Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $56,003 when living on campus and $54,860 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 University | $54,844 | $1,438 | $17,987 | $19,078 | |
| McMurry University | $31,372 | $200 | $13,138 | $11,882 | |
| Saint Edward's University | $51,384 | $2,308 | $17,160 | $19,434 | |
| St. Mary's University | $36,242 | $1,300 | $14,820 | $7,000 | |
| Southwestern Adventist University | $24,588 | $1,200 | $12,032 | $12,032 | |
| Average | $39,686 | $1,289 | $15,027 | $13,885 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,686 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Baylor University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,844 and Southwestern Adventist University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,588 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baylor University | $51,738 | $54,844 | ||
| McMurry University | $30,212 | $31,372 | ||
| Saint Edward's University | $50,766 | $51,384 | ||
| St. Mary's University | $35,226 | $36,242 | ||
| Southwestern Adventist University | $24,060 | $24,588 | ||
| Average | $38,400 | $39,686 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,949 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Baylor University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,130 and McMurry University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baylor University | $38,772 | $41,130 | ||
| McMurry University | $17,709 | $18,450 | ||
| Saint Edward's University | $29,570 | $29,570 | ||
| St. Mary's University | $20,452 | $21,006 | ||
| Southwestern Adventist University | $24,060 | $24,588 | ||
| Average | $26,113 | $26,949 | ||
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 $15,027 when a student lives on campus and $13,885 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Baylor University | $14,235 | $3,752 | $14,594 | $4,484 | - |
| McMurry University | $9,788 | $3,350 | $8,532 | $3,350 | - |
| Saint Edward's University | $14,010 | $3,150 | $15,686 | $3,748 | - |
| St. Mary's University | $11,720 | $3,100 | $4,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Southwestern Adventist University | $9,032 | $3,000 | $9,032 | $3,000 | - |
| Average | $11,757 | $3,270 | $10,369 | $3,516 | - |