Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,759 when living on campus and $30,396 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 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | $18,607 | $1,800 | - | $5,437 | |
| Centra College | $12,263 | $1,628 | - | $22,889 | |
| Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | $1,400 | $17,570 | $10,850 | |
| Ascent College | $7,680 | $730 | - | $19,000 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Average | $14,758 | $1,432 | $17,570 | $14,207 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,758 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sweet Briar College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,110 and Ascent College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,680 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | $16,392 | $18,607 | ||
| Centra College | $13,156 | $12,263 | ||
| Sweet Briar College | $23,590 | $25,110 | ||
| Ascent College | $7,300 | $7,680 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Average | $14,113 | $14,758 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,684 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairfax University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,068 and Sweet Briar College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,300.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Centra College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sweet Briar College | $11,400 | $12,300 | ||
| Ascent College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Average | $12,234 | $12,684 | ||
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 $17,570 when a student lives on campus and $14,207 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | - | - | $3,900 | $1,537 | - |
| Centra College | - | - | $11,252 | $11,637 | - |
| Sweet Briar College | $14,720 | $2,850 | $8,000 | $2,850 | - |
| Ascent College | - | - | $11,500 | $7,500 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Average | $14,720 | $2,850 | $8,302 | $5,905 | - |