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Tuition Comparison Between Best Computer Theory Schools

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best Computer Theory schools. For state residents, the average COA is $37,252 when living on campus and $36,179 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $78,854 when living on campus and $77,781 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2025 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Best Computer Theory Schools
RankNameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$62,396 $910 $22,654 $22,654
2Carnegie Mellon University
$65,636 $1,000 $19,566 $18,436
3University of California-Berkeley
$15,377$47,265 $1,131 $30,781 $26,247
4Stanford University
$65,910 $825 $26,157 -
5Princeton University
$62,688 $1,050 $24,150 -
6Cornell University
$69,314 $1,226 $21,610 $21,610
7Harvard University
$61,676 $1,000 $26,639 -
8Columbia University in the City of New York
$70,517 $1,440 $19,088 $21,354
9The University of Texas at Austin
$11,688$44,908 $724 $20,034 $20,170
10University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$18,267$40,096 $1,200 $17,022 -
11Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
$12,058$34,484 $800 $16,808 $16,808
12University of Washington-Seattle Campus
$12,973$43,209 $900 $21,432 $21,432
Average$14,073$55,675$1,017$22,162$21,089

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best Computer Theory schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,073 for in-state students and $55,675 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best Computer Theory schools are increased by 4.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Computer Theory schools, Cornell University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,380 and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $32,938 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Computer Theory Schools
RankName2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$60,156$62,396
2Carnegie Mellon University
$63,274$65,636
3University of California-Berkeley
$14,850$45,627$15,377$47,265
4Stanford University
$62,484$65,910
5Princeton University
$59,710$62,688
6Cornell University
$66,014$69,314
7Harvard University
$59,076$61,676
8Columbia University in the City of New York
$68,171$70,517
9The University of Texas at Austin
$11,678$42,778$11,688$44,908
10University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$18,060$39,192$18,267$40,096
11Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
$11,764$32,876$12,058$34,484
12University of Washington-Seattle Campus
$12,643$41,997$12,973$43,209
Average$13,799$53,446$14,073$55,675

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best Computer Theory schools. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,381 for state residents and $44,987 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best Computer Theory schools are increased by 2.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Computer Theory schools, Princeton University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,400 and The University of Texas at Austin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $22,954.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Computer Theory Schools
RankName2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$63,393$62,396
2Carnegie Mellon University
$49,450$50,975
3University of California-Berkeley
$15,261$30,363$15,866$30,968
4Stanford University
$59,499$61,878
5Princeton University
$62,860$65,936
6Cornell University
$30,085$30,160
7Harvard University
$55,440$57,248
8Columbia University in the City of New York
$56,279$57,973
9The University of Texas at Austin
$12,012$22,954$12,006$22,954
10University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$18,837$33,640$19,278$34,406
11Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
$15,570$30,646$15,962$32,144
12University of Washington-Seattle Campus
$18,633$32,511$18,792$32,811
Average$16,063$43,927$16,381$44,987

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best Computer Theory schools. 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 best Computer Theory schools is $22,162 when a student lives on campus and $21,089 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Best Computer Theory Schools
RankNameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$20,280$2,374 $20,280$2,374$2,374
2Carnegie Mellon University
$18,166$1,400 $16,356$2,080$2,080
3University of California-Berkeley
$23,750$7,031 $18,721$7,526$9,013
4Stanford University
$21,315$4,842 ---
5Princeton University
$20,250$3,900 ---
6Cornell University
$19,428$2,182 $19,428$2,182$2,182
7Harvard University
$21,190$5,449 ---
8Columbia University in the City of New York
$17,580$1,508 $18,802$2,552$2,552
9The University of Texas at Austin
$14,828$5,206 $14,964$5,206$5,206
10University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$14,522$2,500 ---
11Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
$13,608$3,200 $13,608$3,200$6,200
12University of Washington-Seattle Campus
$18,405$3,027 $18,405$3,027$3,297
Average$18,610 $3,552$17,571 $3,518$4,113
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