Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $37,680 when living on campus and $37,270 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $77,007 when living on campus and $76,596 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 | ||
Northeastern University | $63,141 | $1,000 | $20,590 | $20,590 | |
University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 | $1,307 | $21,933 | $21,112 |
Average | $15,265 | $54,592 | $1,154 | $21,262 | $20,851 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,265 for in-state students and $54,592 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeastern University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,141 and University of California-San Diego has the lowest tuition & fees of $46,042 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northeastern University | $60,192 | $63,141 | ||
University of California-San Diego | $14,906 | $44,978 | $15,265 | $46,042 |
Average | $14,906 | $52,585 | $15,265 | $54,592 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,535 for state residents and $28,869 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeastern University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,728 and University of California-San Diego has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Northeastern University | $27,009 | $28,100 | ||
University of California-San Diego | $13,903 | $29,005 | $14,535 | $29,637 |
Average | $13,903 | $28,007 | $14,535 | $28,869 |
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 $21,262 when a student lives on campus and $20,851 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) | |
Northeastern University | $18,790 | $1,800 | $18,790 | $1,800 | - |
University of California-San Diego | $17,198 | $4,735 | $15,566 | $5,546 | - |
Average | $17,994 | $3,268 | $17,178 | $3,673 | - |