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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,555 when living on campus and $34,503 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,320 when living on campus and $51,268 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
George Mason University $13,815$39,397 $1,278 $18,655 $22,941
Liberty University $21,222 $1,599 $19,859 $18,641
Northern Virginia Community College $5,703$11,786 $1,800 - $18,148
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $15,478$36,694 $2,620 $19,154 $16,844
Virginia Commonwealth University $16,458$39,042 $1,240 $22,269 $23,088
Average$12,864$29,628$1,707$19,984$19,932

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,864 for in-state students and $29,628 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,397 and Northern Virginia Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,786 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
George Mason University $13,401$37,566$13,815$39,397
Liberty University $16,203$21,222
Northern Virginia Community College $5,565$11,648$5,703$11,786
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $14,666$34,920$15,478$36,694
Virginia Commonwealth University $15,642$37,588$16,458$39,042
Average$12,319$27,585$12,864$29,628

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,404 for state residents and $28,353 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,677 and Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,740.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
George Mason University $17,035$38,986$17,446$39,397
Liberty University $8,405$8,340
Northern Virginia Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $17,083$32,433$18,013$34,085
Virginia Commonwealth University $15,754$29,782$16,753$31,589
Average$16,624$27,402$17,404$28,353

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 $19,984 when a student lives on campus and $19,932 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
George Mason University
$15,151$3,504 $15,151$7,790-
Liberty University
$12,919$6,940 $10,411$8,230-
Northern Virginia Community College
-- $9,228$8,920-
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
$14,888$4,266 $12,578$4,266-
Virginia Commonwealth University
$16,119$6,150 $14,054$9,034-
Average$14,769 $5,215$12,284 $7,648-