Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $14,901 when living on campus and $22,281 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,547 when living on campus and $25,927 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 | ||
| Elizabeth City State University | $3,412 | $7,412 | $1,240 | $10,429 | $9,060 |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $1,200 | - | $16,791 | |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | $7,380 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Manna University | $7,163 | $800 | - | $27,577 | |
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,412 | $7,058 | $1,060 | $10,429 | $17,809 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,412 for in-state students and $6,950 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elizabeth City State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,412 and Carolina College of Biblical Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,276 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elizabeth City State University | $3,356 | $7,356 | $3,412 | $7,412 |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $6,276 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Manna University | $6,863 | $7,163 | ||
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,356 | $6,832 | $3,412 | $6,950 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,787 for state residents and $10,051 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elizabeth City State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,437 and Carolina College of Biblical Studies has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,040.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elizabeth City State University | $5,731 | $18,793 | $5,787 | $18,849 |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $5,340 | $5,340 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Manna University | $5,783 | $5,963 | ||
| Apex School of Theology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,731 | $9,972 | $5,787 | $10,051 |
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 $10,429 when a student lives on campus and $17,809 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Elizabeth City State University | $9,079 | $1,350 | $7,710 | $1,350 | - |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | - | - | $10,782 | $6,009 | - |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Manna University | - | - | $10,458 | $17,119 | - |
| Apex School of Theology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,079 | $1,350 | $9,650 | $8,159 | - |