Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,173 when living on campus and $28,636 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,892 when living on campus and $37,355 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 | $13,135 | $20,815 | $1,200 | $15,500 | $15,900 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $8,211 | $17,969 | $800 | - | $18,026 |
| Average | $10,673 | $19,392 | $1,000 | $15,500 | $16,963 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,673 for in-state students and $19,392 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Akron Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,415 and Kent State University at East Liverpool has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,863 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $13,135 | $20,815 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,428 | $16,541 | $8,211 | $17,969 |
| Average | $10,114 | $16,890 | $10,673 | $19,392 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,125 for state residents and $15,885 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Akron Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,085 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,411 | $15,171 | $10,125 | $15,885 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,411 | $15,171 | $10,125 | $15,885 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,500 when a student lives on campus and $16,963 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 | $11,904 | $3,596 | $11,904 | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,216 | $5,038 |
| Average | $11,904 | $3,596 | $11,857 | $5,106 | $4,517 |
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