Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,242 when living on campus and $30,501 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,197 when living on campus and $37,456 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 | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Average | $12,823 | $19,778 | $1,200 | $16,219 | $16,478 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,823 for in-state students and $19,778 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,316 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,239 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Average | $11,900 | $17,894 | $12,823 | $19,778 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,947 for state residents and $19,262 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,352 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Average | $10,569 | $18,548 | $10,947 | $19,262 |
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 $16,219 when a student lives on campus and $16,478 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 | $11,070 | $3,596 | $10,590 | $3,996 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Average | $12,055 | $4,164 | $11,200 | $5,278 | - |