Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $54,048 when living on campus and $54,964 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Elon University | $44,536 | $900 | $17,078 | $17,078 | |
Guilford College | $41,140 | $1,270 | $14,600 | $14,600 | |
High Point University | $44,208 | $1,500 | $20,712 | $14,500 | |
Meredith College | $43,936 | $850 | $14,760 | $14,760 | |
Manna University | $7,163 | $800 | - | $27,577 | |
Average | $36,197 | $1,064 | $16,788 | $17,703 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,197 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,536 and Manna University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,163 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Elon University | $42,241 | $44,536 | ||
Guilford College | $41,140 | $41,140 | ||
High Point University | $41,916 | $44,208 | ||
Meredith College | $42,660 | $43,936 | ||
Manna University | $6,863 | $7,163 | ||
Average | $34,964 | $36,197 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,873 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, High Point University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,145 and Manna University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,400.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Elon University | $19,494 | $20,574 | ||
Guilford College | $19,200 | $14,880 | ||
High Point University | $32,571 | $34,329 | ||
Meredith College | $13,507 | $13,619 | ||
Manna University | $5,783 | $5,963 | ||
Average | $18,111 | $17,873 |
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 $16,788 when a student lives on campus and $17,703 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Elon University | $14,478 | $2,600 | $14,478 | $2,600 | - |
Guilford College | $13,100 | $1,500 | $13,100 | $1,500 | - |
High Point University | $18,462 | $2,250 | $12,000 | $2,500 | - |
Meredith College | $12,920 | $1,840 | $12,920 | $1,840 | - |
Manna University | - | - | $10,458 | $17,119 | - |
Average | $14,740 | $2,048 | $12,591 | $5,112 | - |