Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,289 when living on campus and $50,803 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 | ||
| Capital University | $41,788 | $1,800 | $16,588 | $17,960 | |
| Heidelberg University | $33,628 | $1,500 | $13,200 | $8,250 | |
| Otterbein University | $34,899 | $1,508 | $16,132 | $16,840 | |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $32,630 | $1,200 | $11,410 | $8,150 | |
| Ursuline College | $37,860 | - | $15,800 | $14,500 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $36,161 | $1,502 | $14,626 | $13,140 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,161 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Capital University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,788 and Franciscan University of Steubenville has the lowest tuition & fees of $32,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Capital University | $40,350 | $41,788 | ||
| Heidelberg University | $33,600 | $33,628 | ||
| Otterbein University | $34,274 | $34,899 | ||
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $31,080 | $32,630 | ||
| Ursuline College | $36,816 | $37,860 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $35,224 | $36,161 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,656 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ursuline College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,981 and Heidelberg University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,636.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Capital University | $13,230 | $13,270 | ||
| Heidelberg University | $14,927 | $12,661 | ||
| Otterbein University | $14,398 | $14,628 | ||
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $13,248 | $13,248 | ||
| Ursuline College | $22,746 | $24,471 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,710 | $15,656 | ||
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 $14,626 when a student lives on campus and $13,140 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Capital University | $13,446 | $3,142 | $12,092 | $5,868 | - |
| Heidelberg University | $11,700 | $1,500 | $6,750 | $1,500 | - |
| Otterbein University | $12,968 | $3,164 | $8,926 | $7,914 | - |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $9,540 | $1,870 | $5,980 | $2,170 | - |
| Ursuline College | $12,284 | $3,516 | $8,500 | $6,000 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,988 | $2,638 | $8,450 | $4,690 | - |