Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $65,577 when living on campus and $61,018 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 | ||
| Western New England University | $46,430 | $1,000 | $16,960 | $11,400 | |
| Springfield College | $43,707 | $1,300 | $16,552 | $16,552 | |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | $1,500 | $17,150 | $11,250 | |
| Emerson College | $55,392 | $1,200 | $24,020 | $20,554 | |
| American International College | $42,970 | $1,200 | $18,130 | $10,260 | |
| Average | $45,775 | $1,240 | $18,562 | $14,003 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,775 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emerson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,392 and Nichols College has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,375 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western New England University | $44,500 | $46,430 | ||
| Springfield College | $41,694 | $43,707 | ||
| Nichols College | $38,650 | $40,375 | ||
| Emerson College | $52,496 | $55,392 | ||
| American International College | $40,550 | $42,970 | ||
| Average | $43,578 | $45,775 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,202 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Springfield College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,340 and Nichols College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $790.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western New England University | $17,550 | $18,200 | ||
| Springfield College | $34,536 | $36,311 | ||
| Nichols College | $1,150 | $1,165 | ||
| Emerson College | $33,052 | $34,352 | ||
| American International College | $13,097 | $10,983 | ||
| Average | $19,877 | $20,202 | ||
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 $18,562 when a student lives on campus and $14,003 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western New England University | $14,900 | $2,060 | $8,100 | $3,300 | - |
| Springfield College | $14,202 | $2,350 | $14,202 | $2,350 | - |
| Nichols College | $14,950 | $2,200 | $8,400 | $2,850 | - |
| Emerson College | $20,310 | $3,710 | $16,650 | $3,904 | - |
| American International College | $16,260 | $1,870 | $6,060 | $4,200 | - |
| Average | $16,124 | $2,438 | $10,682 | $3,321 | - |