Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,454 when living on campus and $28,354 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,275 when living on campus and $44,175 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 | ||
Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | - | $16,190 | $13,990 | |
Radford University | $12,286 | $25,185 | $1,260 | $15,625 | $15,625 |
Average | $12,286 | $28,108 | $1,260 | $15,908 | $14,808 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,286 for in-state students and $28,108 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Charleston Southern University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,030 and Radford University has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,185 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $29,790 | $31,030 | ||
Radford University | $11,916 | $24,453 | $12,286 | $25,185 |
Average | $11,916 | $27,122 | $12,286 | $28,108 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,342 for state residents and $21,040 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 54.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Charleston Southern University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,994 and Radford University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,503.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Charleston Southern University | $5,085 | $19,244 | ||
Radford University | $12,942 | $22,171 | $13,342 | $22,835 |
Average | $12,942 | $13,628 | $13,342 | $21,040 |
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 $15,908 when a student lives on campus and $14,808 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) | |
Charleston Southern University | $11,590 | $4,600 | $8,930 | $5,060 | - |
Radford University | $11,973 | $3,652 | $11,973 | $3,652 | - |
Average | $11,782 | $4,126 | $10,452 | $4,356 | - |