Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $49,152 when living on campus and $45,157 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 | ||
| Lakewood University | $10,479 | $1,000 | - | $3,001 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | $20,582 | $1,800 | - | $5,380 | |
| Bluffton University | $36,298 | $1,600 | $14,616 | $14,980 | |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | $42,500 | $1,600 | $17,112 | $18,312 | |
| University of Mount Union | $35,400 | $1,520 | $13,056 | $10,042 | |
| Xavier University | $48,125 | $1,300 | $17,020 | $17,020 | |
| Average | $32,231 | $1,470 | $15,451 | $11,456 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,231 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Xavier University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $48,125 and Lakewood University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,479 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lakewood University | $10,479 | $10,479 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | $19,065 | $20,582 | ||
| Bluffton University | $35,516 | $36,298 | ||
| Cleveland Institute of Music | $42,370 | $42,500 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $34,400 | $35,400 | ||
| Xavier University | $45,000 | $48,125 | ||
| Average | $31,138 | $32,231 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,823 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mount Union requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,500 and Bluffton University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,540.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lakewood University | $12,879 | $12,879 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bluffton University | $13,815 | $9,790 | ||
| Cleveland Institute of Music | $42,370 | $42,500 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $40,050 | $41,550 | ||
| Xavier University | $12,076 | $12,396 | ||
| Average | $24,238 | $23,823 | ||
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 $15,451 when a student lives on campus and $11,456 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lakewood University | - | - | $2,001 | $1,000 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | - | - | $3,900 | $1,480 | - |
| Bluffton University | $11,866 | $2,750 | $8,930 | $6,050 | - |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | $14,550 | $2,562 | $15,750 | $2,562 | - |
| University of Mount Union | $11,500 | $1,556 | $7,650 | $2,392 | - |
| Xavier University | $13,820 | $3,200 | $13,820 | $3,200 | - |
| Average | $12,934 | $2,517 | $8,675 | $2,781 | - |