Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,441 when living on campus and $26,746 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,332 when living on campus and $32,637 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 |
Clark State College | $4,200 | $7,809 | $1,464 | - | $17,880 |
Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
Average | $9,318 | $15,209 | $1,134 | $16,989 | $16,294 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,318 for in-state students and $15,209 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,316 and Clark State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,809 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 |
Clark State College | $4,152 | $7,568 | $4,200 | $7,809 |
Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
Average | $8,868 | $14,288 | $9,318 | $15,209 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,392 for state residents and $20,192 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Stark requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,423 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
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 |
Clark State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $11,018 | $19,514 | $11,392 | $20,192 |
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 $16,989 when a student lives on campus and $16,294 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 | - |
Clark State College | - | - | $12,264 | $5,616 | - |
Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
Average | $12,957 | $4,033 | $11,338 | $4,957 | - |