Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $62,278 when living on campus and $57,125 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 | |
| Case Western Reserve University | $64,671 | $1,200 | $20,202 | $12,750 | |
| Lake Erie College | $36,032 | $1,220 | $15,062 | $22,300 | |
| University of Mount Union | $35,400 | $1,520 | $13,056 | $10,042 | |
| Oberlin College | $64,646 | $1,908 | $20,850 | $14,178 | |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $52,357 | $1,000 | $16,026 | $9,045 | |
| Average | $43,931 | $1,308 | $17,039 | $11,886 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $43,931 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Case Western Reserve University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,671 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 | ||
| Case Western Reserve University | $61,584 | $64,671 | ||
| Lake Erie College | $35,024 | $36,032 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $34,400 | $35,400 | ||
| Oberlin College | $62,024 | $64,646 | ||
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $49,822 | $52,357 | ||
| Average | $42,222 | $43,931 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $30,072 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Case Western Reserve University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $52,360 and Lakewood University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,504.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lakewood University | $12,879 | $12,879 | ||
| Case Western Reserve University | $50,878 | $52,402 | ||
| Lake Erie College | $13,536 | $13,535 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $40,050 | $41,550 | ||
| Oberlin College | $29,995 | $29,995 | ||
| Ohio Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $29,468 | $30,072 | ||
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 $17,039 when a student lives on campus and $11,886 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 | - |
| Case Western Reserve University | $18,202 | $2,000 | $10,750 | $2,000 | - |
| Lake Erie College | $11,592 | $3,470 | $17,520 | $4,780 | - |
| University of Mount Union | $11,500 | $1,556 | $7,650 | $2,392 | - |
| Oberlin College | $18,942 | $1,908 | $12,270 | $1,908 | - |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $14,226 | $1,800 | $7,245 | $1,800 | - |
| Average | $14,892 | $2,147 | $9,573 | $2,313 | - |