Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,647 when living on campus and $25,993 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,248 when living on campus and $33,594 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 | ||
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
| Clark State College | $4,200 | $7,809 | $1,464 | - | $17,880 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | $20,315 | - | - | - |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $8,233 | $15,835 | $1,218 | $15,196 | $16,542 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,233 for in-state students and $14,939 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Akron Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,239 and Clark State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,809 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| Clark State College | $4,152 | $7,568 | $4,200 | $7,809 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $7,982 | $14,115 | $8,233 | $14,939 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,807 for state residents and $18,149 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shawnee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,912 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
| Clark State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | $17,240 | $17,240 | - | $20,315 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $12,171 | $16,842 | $9,807 | $18,149 |
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 $15,196 when a student lives on campus and $16,542 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,070 | $3,596 | $10,590 | $3,996 | - |
| Clark State College | - | - | $12,264 | $5,616 | - |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $11,820 | $3,376 | $11,253 | $5,289 | - |