Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,833 when living on campus and $25,745 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,989 when living on campus and $40,901 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 | ||
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $950 | $17,046 | $12,870 |
| Average | $10,750 | $25,906 | $1,075 | $16,008 | $13,920 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,750 for in-state students and $25,906 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,360 and Texas Tech University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,451 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| West Virginia University | $9,360 | $26,568 | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Average | $10,606 | $25,345 | $10,750 | $25,906 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,213 for state residents and $23,089 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,260 and Texas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,356.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| West Virginia University | $10,602 | $27,450 | $10,908 | $28,260 |
| Average | $10,060 | $22,574 | $10,213 | $23,089 |
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 $16,008 when a student lives on campus and $13,920 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| West Virginia University | $13,876 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| Average | $12,168 | $3,840 | $10,080 | $3,840 | - |