Residence Adviser

 
Tufts’s Sophia Gordon Hall, 15 Talbot Ave., Somerville
1,200 square feet, four beds, one bath; singles
Perks: Green dorm, which uses a third less energy thanks to solar panels and automatic lights; lots of windows; dishwasher
Cost: $2,542 a month/$635 per student
“Actually, a pretty good price. Close to school like that is usually $700 to $900 a bedroom. That sounds really good.”

Northeastern’s West Village, Building F, 40A Leon St., Boston
1,200 square feet, three beds, two baths; doubles
Perks: Honors housing (low probability of raging keggers); steps from the T; downtown views; disposal and dishwasher; 10 meals per week
Cost: $6,690 a month/$1,165 per student
“That’s comparable. Living in that area is expensive, $800 to $1,000 per bedroom. You can’t find a studio there for under $1,200.”

 
BU’s Student Village, 10 Buick St., Boston
1,100 square feet, four beds, two baths; singles
Perks: 24-hour security and 18-hour café/market downstairs; disposal; Charles River views; roomy closets
Cost: $4,933 a month/$1,230 per student
“Are you crazy? You’re still pretty much living in Allston.”