Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,167 when living on campus and $45,457 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 | ||
| Bennett College | $19,140 | $422 | $22,402 | $22,402 | |
| Catawba College | $33,400 | $1,400 | $15,999 | $14,413 | |
| Montreat College | $33,860 | $1,200 | $12,230 | $13,500 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | $2,000 | $22,105 | $22,705 | |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $11,960 | $850 | - | $24,349 | |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | $7,380 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Average | $24,838 | $1,145 | $18,184 | $19,474 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,329 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,285 and Shepherds Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,380 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bennett College | $18,400 | $19,140 | ||
| Catawba College | $32,868 | $33,400 | ||
| Montreat College | $30,525 | $33,860 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $43,285 | ||
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $11,465 | $11,960 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $26,818 | $28,329 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,947 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,520 and Catawba College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,594.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bennett College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Catawba College | $3,594 | $3,594 | ||
| Montreat College | $10,363 | $11,310 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $13,514 | $15,270 | ||
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $9,117 | $9,612 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,147 | $9,947 | ||
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 $18,184 when a student lives on campus and $19,474 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bennett College | $9,804 | $12,598 | $9,804 | $12,598 | - |
| Catawba College | $12,550 | $3,449 | $10,964 | $3,449 | - |
| Montreat College | $10,730 | $1,500 | $12,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $16,488 | $5,617 | $19,473 | $3,232 | - |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | - | - | $14,147 | $10,202 | - |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,393 | $5,791 | $13,278 | $6,196 | - |