Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,943 when living on campus and $18,961 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,531 when living on campus and $21,549 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 | ||
Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
Victoria College | $4,272 | $5,256 | $1,600 | - | $11,766 |
Western Texas College | $4,830 | $5,850 | $1,576 | $9,140 | $10,136 |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 | $6,294 | $1,929 | $11,787 | $12,078 |
Palo Alto College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $5,072 | $7,660 | $1,441 | $10,430 | $12,448 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,072 for in-state students and $7,660 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Alto College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Victoria College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,256 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
Victoria College | $4,056 | $5,112 | $4,272 | $5,256 |
Western Texas College | $4,500 | $5,460 | $4,830 | $5,850 |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,062 | $5,886 | $4,326 | $6,294 |
Palo Alto College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,880 | $7,442 | $5,072 | $7,660 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Victoria College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Western Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Southwest Texas Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Palo Alto College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | - | - |
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 $10,430 when a student lives on campus and $12,448 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) | |
Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
Victoria College | - | - | $8,276 | $3,490 | - |
Western Texas College | $5,785 | $3,355 | $6,206 | $3,930 | - |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $6,000 | $5,787 | $6,291 | $5,787 | - |
Palo Alto College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $5,974 | $4,455 | $7,930 | $4,518 | - |