Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $40,960 when living on campus and $43,810 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 | ||
| Elon University | $46,958 | $900 | $17,585 | $17,585 | |
| Johnson C Smith University | $21,300 | $1,200 | $13,850 | $18,660 | |
| Pfeiffer University | $35,070 | $500 | $14,850 | $14,850 | |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $17,280 | $1,200 | $15,520 | $17,150 | |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | $11,318 | $800 | $10,856 | $21,516 | |
| Carolina University | $17,575 | $2,600 | $16,400 | $16,400 | |
| Average | $24,917 | $1,200 | $14,844 | $17,694 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,917 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,451 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,008 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elon University | $44,536 | $46,958 | ||
| Johnson C Smith University | $20,480 | $21,300 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $33,930 | $35,070 | ||
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $17,280 | $17,280 | ||
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | $10,516 | $11,318 | ||
| Carolina University | $16,000 | $17,575 | ||
| Average | $23,790 | $24,917 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,832 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elon University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,086 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,796.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Elon University | $20,574 | $22,086 | ||
| Johnson C Smith University | $19,612 | $20,770 | ||
| Pfeiffer University | $12,240 | $12,240 | ||
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | $6,388 | $6,516 | ||
| Carolina University | $11,500 | $12,550 | ||
| Average | $14,063 | $14,832 | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,844 when a student lives on campus and $17,694 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Elon University | $14,985 | $2,600 | $14,985 | $2,600 | $2,250 |
| Johnson C Smith University | $8,600 | $5,250 | $13,410 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| Pfeiffer University | $12,850 | $2,000 | $12,850 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | $12,000 | $3,520 | $7,500 | $9,650 | $4,720 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | $7,123 | $3,733 | $17,783 | $3,733 | $3,133 |
| Carolina University | $12,400 | $4,000 | $12,400 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
| Average | $11,326 | $3,517 | $13,155 | $4,539 | $3,642 |
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