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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 $25,524 when living on campus and $25,975 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,530 when living on campus and $33,982 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
Southern University and A & M College $9,848$17,198 $1,300 $14,836 $15,938
University of Louisiana at Monroe $9,190$21,290 $1,300 $16,158 $17,313
Nicholls State University $8,173$9,266 $1,300 $16,934 $17,334
Louisiana State University-Alexandria $7,050$14,650 $1,200 $12,930 $13,589
Grambling State University $7,681$16,706 $1,800 $16,180 $15,122
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport $10,474$21,345 - - -
Average$8,736$16,743$1,380$15,408$15,859

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,736 for in-state students and $16,743 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Louisiana at Monroe requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,290 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southern University and A & M College $9,842$17,192$9,848$17,198
University of Louisiana at Monroe $9,082$21,182$9,190$21,290
Nicholls State University $8,156$9,249$8,173$9,266
Louisiana State University-Alexandria $7,050$14,650$7,050$14,650
Grambling State University $7,683$16,706$7,681$16,706
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport $10,474$21,345$10,474$21,345
Average$8,715$16,721$8,736$16,743

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,237 for state residents and $18,302 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,275 and Grambling State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,110.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southern University and A & M College $10,658$17,104$10,658$17,104
University of Louisiana at Monroe $9,319$21,419$9,400$21,500
Nicholls State University $8,241$9,334$8,254$9,347
Louisiana State University-Alexandria The graduate tuition information is not available.
Grambling State University $7,416$16,439$7,416$16,439
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport $15,120$26,232$15,458$27,118
Average$10,151$18,106$10,237$18,302

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 $15,408 when a student lives on campus and $15,859 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Southern University and A & M College
$9,366$5,470 $10,468$5,470-
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$10,182$5,976 $11,337$5,976-
Nicholls State University
$10,938$5,996 $11,338$5,996-
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
$9,598$3,332 $9,530$4,059-
Grambling State University
$10,990$5,190 $9,932$5,190-
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
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Average$10,215 $5,193$10,521 $5,338-