Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $19,028 when living on campus and $37,736 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 | ||
| San Diego Global Knowledge University | $13,774 | - | - | $22,344 | |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | $14,804 | $1,123 | - | $19,929 | |
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | $23,220 | $2,400 | - | $13,851 | |
| California Coast University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Mt Sierra College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $17,266 | $1,762 | - | $18,708 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,266 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Beverly Hills Design Institute requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,220 and San Diego Global Knowledge University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,774 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Global Knowledge University | $13,774 | $13,774 | ||
| Platt College-Los Angeles | $14,519 | $14,804 | ||
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | $23,220 | $23,220 | ||
| California Coast University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Mt Sierra College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $17,171 | $17,266 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,415 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego Global Knowledge University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $9,720 and San Diego Global Knowledge University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,720.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Global Knowledge University | $11,415 | $11,415 | ||
| Platt College-Los Angeles | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Coast University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Mt Sierra College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,415 | $11,415 | ||
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 $18,708 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Global Knowledge University | - | - | $11,840 | $10,504 | - |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | - | - | $15,736 | $4,193 | - |
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | - | - | $12,951 | $900 | - |
| California Coast University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Mt Sierra College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $13,509 | $5,199 | - |