Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $40,878 when living on campus and $37,376 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $72,968 when living on campus and $69,466 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
Southern Methodist University | $64,460 | $800 | $20,830 | $13,408 | |
Average | $20,234 | $52,324 | $1,320 | $19,324 | $15,822 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,234 for in-state students and $52,324 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,460 and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,188 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
Southern Methodist University | $61,980 | $64,460 | ||
Average | $19,835 | $50,316 | $20,234 | $52,324 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,518 for state residents and $40,445 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 and Southern Methodist University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,590.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
Southern Methodist University | $36,864 | $37,062 | ||
Average | $25,015 | $39,508 | $25,518 | $40,445 |
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 $19,324 when a student lives on campus and $15,822 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Southern Methodist University | $18,230 | $2,600 | $10,808 | $2,600 | - |
Average | $15,630 | $3,694 | $12,128 | $3,694 | - |