For the academic year 2023-2024, BU's tuition & fees is $65,168 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its BU's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $61,730.
The average tuition of similar schools to BU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
Colgate University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,024 and Loyola University Maryland has the lowest tuition & fees of $55,480 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to BU is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between BU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| American UniversityWashington, DC | $56,543 | $1,856 | $1,000 | $17,012 | $14,712 | ||
| Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | $55,480 | $875 | $800 | $18,240 | $9,980 | ||
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | $65,168 | $1,994 | $1,000 | $18,110 | $18,110 | ||
| College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA | $60,850 | $1,876 | $1,000 | $17,750 | $17,750 | ||
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | $67,024 | $2,082 | $1,524 | $16,790 | - | ||
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | $64,772 | $1,768 | $900 | $16,118 | $16,118 | ||
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | $61,824 | $613 | $1,000 | $18,640 | $18,640 | ||
| Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA | $62,180 | $2,550 | $1,000 | $16,470 | $16,470 | ||
| Average | - | $61,730 | - | $1,702 | $1,028 | $17,391 | $15,969 |