Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,894 when living on campus and $21,084 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,350 when living on campus and $24,540 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 | ||
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
| Panola College | $3,960 | $5,064 | $1,500 | $13,682 | $13,344 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Navarro College | $4,718 | $6,578 | $1,912 | $16,331 | $16,331 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Average | $5,093 | $8,549 | $1,343 | $13,458 | $14,648 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,093 for in-state students and $8,549 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Vista College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
| Panola College | $3,840 | $4,896 | $3,960 | $5,064 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Navarro College | $4,508 | $6,368 | $4,718 | $6,578 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Average | $4,951 | $8,383 | $5,093 | $8,549 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Panola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Vista College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Navarro College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Alto College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $13,458 when a student lives on campus and $14,648 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
| Panola College | $6,860 | $6,822 | $6,522 | $6,822 | - |
| Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
| Northwest Vista College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Navarro College | $7,993 | $8,338 | $7,993 | $8,338 | - |
| Palo Alto College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Average | $6,997 | $6,461 | $8,846 | $5,802 | - |