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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. The average COA is $38,305 when living on campus and $38,628 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
Centra College $12,263 $1,628 - $22,889
Randolph College $29,010 $1,240 $14,790 -
Southern Virginia University $20,040 $1,500 $12,876 $10,500
Virginia Union University $14,880 - $14,552 $10,000
Virginia Wesleyan University $36,960 $1,500 $14,613 $14,733
Average$22,631$1,467$14,208$14,531

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,631 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,960 and Centra College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,263 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Centra College $13,156$12,263
Randolph College $27,930$29,010
Southern Virginia University $19,108$20,040
Virginia Union University $14,305$14,880
Virginia Wesleyan University $36,960$36,960
Average$22,292$22,631

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,822 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Randolph College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,100 and Virginia Wesleyan University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,982.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Centra College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Randolph College $17,310$17,310
Southern Virginia University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Virginia Union University $15,050$15,174
Virginia Wesleyan University $8,982$8,982
Average$13,781$13,822

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 $14,208 when a student lives on campus and $14,531 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Centra College
-- $11,252$11,637-
Randolph College
$11,890$2,900 ---
Southern Virginia University
$9,376$3,500 $7,000$3,500-
Virginia Union University
$9,552$5,000 $5,000$5,000-
Virginia Wesleyan University
$11,513$3,100 $11,513$3,220-
Average$10,583 $3,625$8,691 $5,839-