Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $50,961 when living on campus and $50,583 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-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $1,250 | - | $14,900 | |
| Austin College | $46,500 | $1,250 | $14,870 | $10,805 | |
| Rice University | $58,128 | $1,400 | $18,750 | $18,750 | |
| St. Mary's University | $36,242 | $1,300 | $14,820 | $7,000 | |
| Trinity University | $51,352 | $1,000 | $15,872 | $15,872 | |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | $9,275 | $975 | $4,500 | $12,976 | |
| Average | $36,003 | $1,196 | $13,762 | $13,384 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,003 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rice University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,128 and College of Biblical Studies-Houston has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,275 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $14,520 | ||
| Austin College | $44,212 | $46,500 | ||
| Rice University | $54,960 | $58,128 | ||
| St. Mary's University | $35,226 | $36,242 | ||
| Trinity University | $49,264 | $51,352 | ||
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | $9,275 | $9,275 | ||
| Average | $34,576 | $36,003 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $32,166 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rice University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $53,712 and St. Mary's University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,782.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Austin College | $29,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Rice University | $52,342 | $54,462 | ||
| St. Mary's University | $20,452 | $21,006 | ||
| Trinity University | $23,597 | $23,597 | ||
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $31,498 | $32,166 | ||
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 $13,762 when a student lives on campus and $13,384 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-Undergraduate Online | - | - | $11,628 | $3,272 | - |
| Austin College | $13,495 | $1,375 | $9,250 | $1,555 | - |
| Rice University | $15,900 | $2,850 | $15,900 | $2,850 | - |
| St. Mary's University | $11,720 | $3,100 | $4,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Trinity University | $14,472 | $1,400 | $14,472 | $1,400 | - |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | $4,000 | $500 | $10,728 | $2,248 | - |
| Average | $11,917 | $1,845 | $10,996 | $2,388 | - |