Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,225 when living on campus and $24,308 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,900 when living on campus and $29,983 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
Average | $8,269 | $13,944 | $1,128 | $13,828 | $14,911 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,269 for in-state students and $13,944 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Akron Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,239 and Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,170 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
Kent State University at East Liverpool | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
Average | $8,003 | $13,182 | $8,269 | $13,944 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,088 for state residents and $16,231 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Geauga requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,423 and Central State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,900.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $9,813 | $15,732 | $10,088 | $16,231 |
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 $13,828 when a student lives on campus and $14,911 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
Average | $11,230 | $2,598 | $10,446 | $4,464 | - |