Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,185 when living on campus and $47,051 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 | ||
| Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | $20,844 | $2,184 | - | $27,104 | |
| Amberton University | $9,035 | - | - | - | |
| Dallas Christian College | $20,260 | $1,300 | $15,601 | $15,601 | |
| Southern Methodist University | $64,460 | $800 | $20,830 | $13,408 | |
| Wayland Baptist University | $23,186 | $780 | $12,656 | $16,800 | |
| Average | $27,557 | $1,266 | $16,362 | $18,228 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,557 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,460 and Amberton University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | $13,224 | $20,844 | ||
| Amberton University | $8,585 | $9,035 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | $20,580 | $20,260 | ||
| Southern Methodist University | $61,980 | $64,460 | ||
| Wayland Baptist University | $22,368 | $23,186 | ||
| Average | $25,347 | $27,557 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,597 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Methodist University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,590 and Amberton University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,200.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | $24,894 | $26,136 | ||
| Amberton University | $6,875 | $7,235 | ||
| Dallas Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southern Methodist University | $36,864 | $37,062 | ||
| Wayland Baptist University | $15,538 | $15,954 | ||
| Average | $21,043 | $21,597 | ||
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 $16,362 when a student lives on campus and $18,228 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | - | - | $18,536 | $8,568 | - |
| Amberton University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dallas Christian College | $10,101 | $5,500 | $10,101 | $5,500 | - |
| Southern Methodist University | $18,230 | $2,600 | $10,808 | $2,600 | - |
| Wayland Baptist University | $9,356 | $3,300 | $13,500 | $3,300 | - |
| Average | $12,562 | $3,800 | $13,236 | $4,992 | - |