Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,782 when living on campus and $33,042 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 | ||
| Greensboro College | $20,400 | $1,600 | $14,845 | $13,845 | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | - | $13,228 | $12,456 | |
| University of Mount Olive | $25,950 | $1,350 | $13,212 | $7,800 | |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | $1,300 | $12,380 | $12,490 | |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $1,200 | - | $16,791 | |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | $7,380 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Average | $19,075 | $1,290 | $13,416 | $12,676 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,414 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mars Hill University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,270 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 | |
| Greensboro College | $19,620 | $20,400 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $36,557 | $37,270 | ||
| University of Mount Olive | $23,591 | $25,950 | ||
| Shaw University | $16,480 | $17,176 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $6,276 | $6,276 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $20,505 | $21,414 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,202 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mount Olive requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,300 and Greensboro College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,416.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Greensboro College | $4,308 | $4,416 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $12,684 | $14,364 | ||
| University of Mount Olive | $18,700 | $18,700 | ||
| Shaw University | $13,188 | $13,188 | ||
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $5,340 | $5,340 | ||
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,844 | $11,202 | ||
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 $13,416 when a student lives on campus and $12,676 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Greensboro College | $11,964 | $2,881 | $10,600 | $3,245 | - |
| Mars Hill University | $10,228 | $3,000 | $8,456 | $4,000 | - |
| University of Mount Olive | $11,212 | $2,000 | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
| Shaw University | $8,940 | $3,440 | $8,100 | $4,390 | - |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies | - | - | $10,782 | $6,009 | - |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,586 | $2,830 | $8,788 | $3,889 | - |