Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $66,272 when living on campus and $65,018 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 | ||
| Springfield College | $43,707 | $1,300 | $16,552 | $16,552 | |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | $1,280 | $19,654 | $19,654 | |
| MCPHS University | $38,850 | $948 | $27,924 | $27,924 | |
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | $1,000 | $20,296 | $13,848 | |
| Boston Architectural College | $26,800 | $1,200 | - | $19,200 | |
| Assumption University | $49,414 | $1,000 | $16,946 | $16,946 | |
| Average | $44,876 | $1,121 | $20,274 | $19,021 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,876 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Brandeis University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,946 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 | |
| Springfield College | $41,694 | $43,707 | ||
| Simmons University | $44,350 | $45,538 | ||
| MCPHS University | $37,230 | $38,850 | ||
| Brandeis University | $62,322 | $64,946 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $22,144 | $26,800 | ||
| Assumption University | $47,508 | $49,414 | ||
| Average | $42,541 | $44,876 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $32,315 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Brandeis University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,458 and Assumption University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,706.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Springfield College | $34,536 | $36,311 | ||
| Simmons University | $27,314 | $28,662 | ||
| MCPHS University | $25,020 | $26,070 | ||
| Brandeis University | $55,224 | $61,578 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $26,220 | $26,400 | ||
| Assumption University | $14,280 | $14,866 | ||
| Average | $30,432 | $32,315 | ||
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 $20,274 when a student lives on campus and $19,021 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Springfield College | $14,202 | $2,350 | $14,202 | $2,350 | - |
| Simmons University | $17,104 | $2,550 | $17,104 | $2,550 | - |
| MCPHS University | $23,988 | $3,936 | $23,988 | $3,936 | - |
| Brandeis University | $19,096 | $1,200 | $12,648 | $1,200 | - |
| Boston Architectural College | - | - | $16,000 | $3,200 | - |
| Assumption University | $15,146 | $1,800 | $15,146 | $1,800 | - |
| Average | $17,907 | $2,367 | $16,515 | $2,506 | - |