Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,969 when living on campus and $33,814 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,457 when living on campus and $53,302 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 Iowa | $10,964 | $32,927 | $950 | $16,682 | $16,682 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Average | $12,267 | $31,755 | $1,125 | $17,577 | $20,422 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,267 for in-state students and $31,755 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Iowa requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,927 and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,582 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Iowa | $10,353 | $32,316 | $10,964 | $32,927 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Average | $11,344 | $29,992 | $12,267 | $31,755 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,057 for state residents and $30,778 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Iowa requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,927 and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,996.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Iowa | $12,564 | $31,511 | $13,211 | $34,882 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Average | $13,733 | $29,078 | $14,057 | $30,778 |
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 $17,577 when a student lives on campus and $20,422 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Iowa | $12,616 | $4,066 | $12,616 | $4,066 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $12,832 | $4,745 | $14,924 | $5,498 | - |