Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,357 when living on campus and $26,172 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,472 when living on campus and $33,287 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
North Central State College | $4,624 | $9,102 | $1,000 | - | $11,387 |
Average | $8,642 | $15,758 | $1,117 | $16,598 | $16,413 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,642 for in-state students and $15,758 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,973 and North Central State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,102 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,384 | $4,624 | $9,102 |
Average | $8,575 | $15,347 | $8,642 | $15,758 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,409 for state residents and $20,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Stark requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,423 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $11,019 | $19,514 | $11,409 | $20,210 |
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 $16,598 when a student lives on campus and $16,413 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
Average | $12,915 | $3,683 | $11,644 | $4,769 | - |