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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,601 when living on campus and $47,700 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Ashland University $28,910 $912 $14,556 $9,228
Bluffton University $36,298 $1,600 $14,616 $14,980
Hiram College $26,265 $800 $14,132 $12,256
Lake Erie College $36,032 $1,220 $15,062 $22,300
Urbana University no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$31,876$1,133$14,592$14,691

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,876 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Bluffton University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,298 and Hiram College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,265 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ashland University $24,140$28,910
Bluffton University $35,516$36,298
Hiram College $25,500$26,265
Lake Erie College $35,024$36,032
Urbana University no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$30,045$31,876

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,485 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lake Erie College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,588 and Hiram College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,612.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ashland University $7,656$7,776
Bluffton University $13,815$9,790
Hiram College $6,837$6,837
Lake Erie College $13,536$13,535
Urbana University no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$10,461$9,485

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 $14,592 when a student lives on campus and $14,691 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Ashland University
$11,960$2,596 $5,500$3,728-
Bluffton University
$11,866$2,750 $8,930$6,050-
Hiram College
$11,560$2,572 $9,184$3,072-
Lake Erie College
$11,592$3,470 $17,520$4,780-
Urbana University no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$11,745 $2,847$10,284 $4,408-