Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,291 when living on campus and $37,264 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $63,747 when living on campus and $66,720 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 | ||
Duquesne University | $47,146 | $1,440 | $19,578 | $21,238 | |
George Mason University | $13,815 | $39,397 | $1,278 | $18,655 | $22,941 |
Average | $13,815 | $43,272 | $1,359 | $19,117 | $22,090 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,815 for in-state students and $43,272 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Duquesne University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $47,146 and George Mason University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,397 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Duquesne University | $45,376 | $47,146 | ||
George Mason University | $13,401 | $37,566 | $13,815 | $39,397 |
Average | $13,401 | $41,471 | $13,815 | $43,272 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,446 for state residents and $32,983 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,677 and Duquesne University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $26,568.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Duquesne University | $25,578 | $26,568 | ||
George Mason University | $17,035 | $38,986 | $17,446 | $39,397 |
Average | $17,035 | $32,282 | $17,446 | $32,983 |
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 $19,117 when a student lives on campus and $22,090 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) | |
Duquesne University | $15,620 | $3,958 | $13,324 | $7,914 | - |
George Mason University | $15,151 | $3,504 | $15,151 | $7,790 | - |
Average | $15,386 | $3,731 | $14,238 | $7,852 | - |