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We pull official on-campus housing rates directly from each school and compare them against real off-campus listings nearby.

Boston University
Boston University
Boston, MA — Allston, Fenway, Back Bay
Save up to $11,140/year vs. on-campus
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Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, MA — Mission Hill, Fenway, Roxbury
Save up to $10,660/year vs. on-campus
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Merrimack College
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA — Andover, Lawrence
Save up to $12,334/year vs. on-campus
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1
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2
Run the numbers
Enter your rent, utilities, and food costs. The calculator shows your exact annual savings compared to dorm life — including any housing grants you might lose.
3
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Official College Rates
On-campus costs pulled directly from each school's housing office — not guesses.
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