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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 $27,589 when living on campus and $28,340 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,450 when living on campus and $37,201 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
Washington State University-Tri Cities $11,932$28,008 $762 - $16,773
Bellevue College $4,305$10,183 $762 $23,172 $21,756
Clark College $4,632$10,380 $762 - $21,828
Pierce College District $4,686$5,211 $1,000 $17,263 $21,970
Washington State University $12,997$29,073 $762 $16,773 $16,773
Average$7,710$16,571$810$19,069$19,820

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,710 for in-state students and $16,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,073 and Pierce College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,211 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Washington State University-Tri Cities $11,664$27,348$11,932$28,008
Bellevue College $4,159$9,838$4,305$10,183
Clark College $4,529$10,133$4,632$10,380
Pierce College District $4,539$4,902$4,686$5,211
Washington State University $12,701$28,385$12,997$29,073
Average$7,518$16,121$7,710$16,571

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,400 for state residents and $29,567 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,842 and Washington State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,842.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Washington State University-Tri Cities The graduate tuition information is not available.
Bellevue College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Clark College The graduate tuition information is not available.
Pierce College District The graduate tuition information is not available.
Washington State University $14,063$28,860$14,400$29,567
Average$14,063$28,860$14,400$29,567

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 $19,069 when a student lives on campus and $19,820 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Washington State University-Tri Cities
-- $13,131$3,642-
Bellevue College
$19,422$3,750 $17,868$3,888-
Clark College
-- $17,868$3,960-
Pierce College District
$13,293$3,970 $18,000$3,970-
Washington State University
$13,131$3,642 $13,131$3,642-
Average$15,282 $3,787$16,000 $3,820-