Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $76,600 when living on campus and $72,453 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 | ||
| Northeastern University | $63,141 | $1,000 | $20,590 | $20,590 | |
| Endicott College | $39,212 | $1,304 | $19,372 | $16,175 | |
| Boston College | $67,680 | $1,250 | $20,675 | $16,841 | |
| American International College | $42,970 | $1,200 | $18,130 | $10,260 | |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $64,458 | $216 | $21,800 | - | |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $55,492 | $994 | $20,113 | $15,967 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $55,492 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,680 and Endicott College has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,212 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northeastern University | $60,192 | $63,141 | ||
| Endicott College | $37,776 | $39,212 | ||
| Boston College | $64,176 | $67,680 | ||
| American International College | $40,550 | $42,970 | ||
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $58,110 | $64,458 | ||
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $52,161 | $55,492 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,088 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,784 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 | |
| Northeastern University | $27,009 | $28,100 | ||
| Endicott College | $13,084 | $13,370 | ||
| Boston College | $34,028 | $35,900 | ||
| American International College | $13,097 | $10,983 | ||
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,805 | $22,088 | ||
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 $20,113 when a student lives on campus and $15,967 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northeastern University | $18,790 | $1,800 | $18,790 | $1,800 | - |
| Endicott College | $17,372 | $2,000 | $14,175 | $2,000 | - |
| Boston College | $18,475 | $2,200 | $14,641 | $2,200 | - |
| American International College | $16,260 | $1,870 | $6,060 | $4,200 | - |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $19,820 | $1,980 | - | - | - |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $18,143 | $1,970 | $13,417 | $2,550 | - |