Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $59,091 when living on campus and $55,112 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 | ||
| Simmons University | $45,538 | $1,280 | $19,654 | $19,654 | |
| Saint John's Seminary | $29,463 | - | - | - | |
| Fisher College | $35,013 | $2,000 | $20,887 | $13,200 | |
| Boston Architectural College | $26,800 | $1,200 | - | $19,200 | |
| American International College | $42,970 | $1,200 | $18,130 | $10,260 | |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $48,899 | - | - | - | |
| Average | $38,114 | $1,420 | $19,557 | $15,579 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,114 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeastern University Professional Programs requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $48,464 and Boston Architectural College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simmons University | $44,350 | $45,538 | ||
| Saint John's Seminary | $28,060 | $29,463 | ||
| Fisher College | $34,150 | $35,013 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $22,144 | $26,800 | ||
| American International College | $40,550 | $42,970 | ||
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $46,397 | $48,899 | ||
| Average | $35,942 | $38,114 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,664 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Simmons University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,500 and American International College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,595.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simmons University | $27,314 | $28,662 | ||
| Saint John's Seminary | $21,705 | $22,731 | ||
| Fisher College | $27,190 | $27,442 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $26,220 | $26,400 | ||
| American International College | $13,097 | $10,983 | ||
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $24,335 | $25,765 | ||
| Average | $23,310 | $23,664 | ||
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 $19,557 when a student lives on campus and $15,579 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Simmons University | $17,104 | $2,550 | $17,104 | $2,550 | - |
| Saint John's Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fisher College | $17,687 | $3,200 | $10,000 | $3,200 | - |
| Boston Architectural College | - | - | $16,000 | $3,200 | - |
| American International College | $16,260 | $1,870 | $6,060 | $4,200 | - |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $17,017 | $2,540 | $12,291 | $3,288 | - |