Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $5,758 when living on campus and $16,768 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,319 when living on campus and $22,329 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 | ||
| Future Generations University | $12,800 | - | - | - | |
| American Public University System | $8,400 | - | - | $11,560 | |
| Catholic Distance University | $9,600 | $1,175 | - | $10,771 | |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $4,420 | $9,124 | $1,500 | - | $10,700 |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $4,420 | $9,981 | $1,338 | - | $11,010 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,420 for in-state students and $9,041 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Future Generations University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,800 and American Public University System has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Future Generations University | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| American Public University System | $7,360 | $8,400 | ||
| Catholic Distance University | $8,880 | $9,600 | ||
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $4,132 | $9,124 | $4,420 | $9,124 |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $4,132 | $8,455 | $4,420 | $9,041 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,030 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Catholic Distance University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $8,910 and American Public University System has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,650.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Future Generations University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American Public University System | $7,050 | $8,160 | ||
| Catholic Distance University | $9,450 | $9,900 | ||
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,250 | $9,030 | ||
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 $11,010 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Future Generations University | - | - | - | - | - |
| American Public University System | - | - | $8,792 | $2,768 | - |
| Catholic Distance University | - | - | $8,576 | $2,195 | - |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | - | - | $7,200 | $3,500 | - |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $8,189 | $2,821 | - |