Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,230 when living on campus and $32,487 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $69,829 when living on campus and $68,086 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 | ||
| Boston College | $67,680 | $1,250 | $20,675 | $16,841 | |
| University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 | $1,274 | $19,604 | $19,952 |
| Average | $12,828 | $48,427 | $1,262 | $20,140 | $18,397 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,828 for in-state students and $48,427 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,680 and University of Louisville has the lowest tuition & fees of $29,174 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Boston College | $64,176 | $67,680 | ||
| University of Louisville | $12,520 | $28,866 | $12,828 | $29,174 |
| Average | $12,520 | $46,521 | $12,828 | $48,427 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,418 for state residents and $32,501 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,784 and University of Louisville has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $28,906.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Boston College | $34,028 | $35,900 | ||
| University of Louisville | $14,145 | $28,541 | $14,418 | $29,102 |
| Average | $14,145 | $31,285 | $14,418 | $32,501 |
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 $20,140 when a student lives on campus and $18,397 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Boston College | $18,475 | $2,200 | $14,641 | $2,200 | - |
| University of Louisville | $11,690 | $7,914 | $11,124 | $8,828 | - |
| Average | $15,083 | $5,057 | $12,883 | $5,514 | - |