Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,571 when living on campus and $28,273 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,228 when living on campus and $53,930 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 | ||
| Iowa State University | $10,787 | $28,881 | $700 | $13,208 | $12,476 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,688 | $44,908 | $724 | $20,034 | $20,170 |
| Average | $11,238 | $36,895 | $712 | $16,621 | $16,323 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,238 for in-state students and $36,895 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Austin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,908 and Iowa State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,346 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Iowa State University | $10,497 | $27,683 | $10,787 | $28,881 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,678 | $42,778 | $11,688 | $44,908 |
| Average | $11,088 | $35,231 | $11,238 | $36,895 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,487 for state residents and $26,766 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Iowa State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,102 and The University of Texas at Austin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $22,954.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Iowa State University | $12,451 | $29,303 | $12,967 | $30,577 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12,012 | $22,954 | $12,006 | $22,954 |
| Average | $12,232 | $26,129 | $12,487 | $26,766 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,621 when a student lives on campus and $16,323 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Iowa State University | $10,808 | $2,400 | $9,576 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $14,828 | $5,206 | $14,964 | $5,206 | $5,206 |
| Average | $12,818 | $3,803 | $12,270 | $4,053 | $4,053 |
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