Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $72,331 when living on campus and $74,615 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 | ||
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $53,564 | $3,920 | - | $25,895 | |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | - | |
| Loyola Marymount University | $58,974 | $938 | $24,691 | $28,055 | |
| The University of America | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $45,211 | $2,429 | $24,691 | $26,975 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,211 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola Marymount University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,974 and Palo Alto University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,714 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $50,890 | $53,564 | ||
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | $23,096 | ||
| Loyola Marymount University | $55,441 | $58,974 | ||
| The University of America | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $43,142 | $45,211 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $41,555 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern California Institute of Architecture requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $51,964 and Loyola Marymount University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,588.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $50,890 | $53,564 | ||
| Palo Alto University | $47,668 | $49,200 | ||
| Loyola Marymount University | $20,748 | $21,902 | ||
| The University of America | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $39,769 | $41,555 | ||
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 $24,691 when a student lives on campus and $26,975 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | - | - | $13,555 | $12,340 | - |
| Palo Alto University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Loyola Marymount University | $20,713 | $3,978 | $21,863 | $6,192 | - |
| The University of America | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $20,713 | $3,978 | $17,709 | $9,266 | - |