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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 $24,172 when living on campus and $22,720 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,204 when living on campus and $32,752 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
Concord University $9,700$20,600 $1,100 $15,182 $15,182
Fairmont State University $8,454$18,372 $1,000 $13,486 $13,486
Marshall University $8,942$20,294 $1,100 $15,252 $14,474
Potomac State College of West Virginia University $5,040$12,624 $950 $15,070 $12,870
West Liberty University $8,732$17,116 $1,140 $14,678 $12,274
West Virginia University Institute of Technology $8,064$20,120 $950 $16,190 $12,860
Average$8,155$18,188$1,040$14,976$13,524

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,155 for in-state students and $18,188 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concord University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,600 and Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,624 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Concord University $9,100$19,340$9,700$20,600
Fairmont State University $8,008$17,836$8,454$18,372
Marshall University $8,604$19,658$8,942$20,294
Potomac State College of West Virginia University $4,752$12,120$5,040$12,624
West Liberty University $8,716$17,100$8,732$17,116
West Virginia University Institute of Technology $7,848$19,584$8,064$20,120
Average$7,838$17,606$8,155$18,188

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,289 for state residents and $18,684 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 and West Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,250.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Concord University $9,882$16,704$10,370$17,630
Fairmont State University $9,460$20,252$9,744$20,860
Marshall University $8,934$21,486$9,160$22,024
Potomac State College of West Virginia University The graduate tuition information is not available.
West Liberty University $7,080$8,280$11,880$14,220
West Virginia University Institute of Technology The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$8,839$16,681$10,289$18,684

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 $14,976 when a student lives on campus and $13,524 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Concord University
$12,114$3,068 $12,114$3,068-
Fairmont State University
$11,486$2,000 $11,486$2,000-
Marshall University
$12,852$2,400 $11,274$3,200-
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
$11,900$3,170 $9,700$3,170-
West Liberty University
$10,694$3,984 $7,572$4,702-
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
$13,020$3,170 $9,690$3,170-
Average$12,011 $2,965$10,306 $3,218-