Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Big East Conference. The average COA is $76,289 when living on campus and $75,401 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 | ||
| Georgetown University | $68,089 | $1,200 | $23,346 | - | |
| DePaul University | $45,405 | $1,104 | $21,924 | $21,924 | |
| Butler University | $47,560 | $1,300 | $21,090 | $21,090 | |
| Creighton University | $48,856 | $1,200 | $16,452 | $16,452 | |
| Seton Hall University | $53,170 | $1,000 | $20,970 | $22,170 | |
| St. John's University-New York | $53,529 | $800 | $23,672 | $19,920 | |
| Xavier University | $49,425 | $1,300 | $17,120 | $17,020 | |
| Villanova University | $67,776 | $710 | $19,994 | $19,994 | |
| Providence College | $63,550 | $1,150 | $19,380 | $17,480 | |
| Marquette University | $51,170 | $720 | $19,929 | $19,450 | |
| Average | $54,853 | $1,048 | $20,388 | $19,500 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big East Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $54,853 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big East Conference are increased by 4.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big East Conference, Georgetown University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,896 and DePaul University has the lowest tuition & fees of $44,601 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgetown University | $65,081 | $68,089 | ||
| DePaul University | $44,174 | $45,405 | ||
| Butler University | $45,980 | $47,560 | ||
| Creighton University | $47,000 | $48,856 | ||
| Seton Hall University | $51,370 | $53,170 | ||
| St. John's University-New York | $49,911 | $53,529 | ||
| Xavier University | $48,126 | $49,425 | ||
| Villanova University | $64,701 | $67,776 | ||
| Providence College | $60,848 | $63,550 | ||
| Marquette University | $48,700 | $51,170 | ||
| Average | $52,589 | $54,853 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big East Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,291 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big East Conference are increased by 6.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big East Conference, Georgetown University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,200 and Providence College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,440.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgetown University | $59,306 | $61,670 | ||
| DePaul University | $22,525 | $23,358 | ||
| Butler University | $14,225 | $14,460 | ||
| Creighton University | $19,676 | $20,056 | ||
| Seton Hall University | $36,110 | $37,470 | ||
| St. John's University-New York | $34,246 | $36,227 | ||
| Xavier University | $12,396 | $19,218 | ||
| Villanova University | $21,361 | $22,335 | ||
| Providence College | $12,210 | $13,440 | ||
| Marquette University | $23,845 | $24,680 | ||
| Average | $25,590 | $27,291 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Big East Conference. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Big East Conference is $20,388 when a student lives on campus and $19,500 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgetown University | $20,596 | $2,750 | - | - | - |
| DePaul University | $19,095 | $2,829 | $19,095 | $2,829 | $3,054 |
| Butler University | $16,430 | $4,660 | $16,430 | $4,660 | $4,660 |
| Creighton University | $13,652 | $2,800 | $13,652 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Seton Hall University | $17,970 | $3,000 | $17,970 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| St. John's University-New York | $20,600 | $3,072 | $16,848 | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| Xavier University | $13,920 | $3,200 | $13,820 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Villanova University | $17,694 | $2,300 | $17,694 | $2,300 | $1,570 |
| Providence College | $17,840 | $1,540 | $15,800 | $1,680 | $3,840 |
| Marquette University | $16,490 | $3,439 | $13,360 | $6,090 | $5,990 |
| Average | $17,429 | $2,959 | $16,074 | $3,426 | $3,598 |
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