Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,503 when living on campus and $48,163 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 | ||
| Bluffton University | $36,298 | $1,600 | $14,616 | $14,980 | |
| Gods Bible School and College | $7,696 | $1,226 | $9,738 | $16,333 | |
| Marietta College | $38,974 | $1,476 | $14,398 | $7,136 | |
| Mount Saint Joseph University | $36,650 | $1,200 | $12,200 | $10,800 | |
| Xavier University | $48,125 | $1,300 | $17,020 | $17,020 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $33,549 | $1,360 | $13,594 | $13,254 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,549 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Xavier University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $48,125 and Gods Bible School and College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,696 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluffton University | $35,516 | $36,298 | ||
| Gods Bible School and College | $7,546 | $7,696 | ||
| Marietta College | $38,022 | $38,974 | ||
| Mount Saint Joseph University | $34,900 | $36,650 | ||
| Xavier University | $45,000 | $48,125 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $32,197 | $33,549 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,718 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mount Saint Joseph University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,885 and Gods Bible School and College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,920.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluffton University | $13,815 | $9,790 | ||
| Gods Bible School and College | $8,420 | $8,420 | ||
| Marietta College | $15,663 | $13,488 | ||
| Mount Saint Joseph University | $13,992 | $14,495 | ||
| Xavier University | $12,076 | $12,396 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,793 | $11,718 | ||
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 $13,594 when a student lives on campus and $13,254 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bluffton University | $11,866 | $2,750 | $8,930 | $6,050 | - |
| Gods Bible School and College | $5,160 | $4,578 | $11,269 | $5,064 | - |
| Marietta College | $12,544 | $1,854 | $4,624 | $2,512 | - |
| Mount Saint Joseph University | $11,200 | $1,000 | $9,000 | $1,800 | - |
| Xavier University | $13,820 | $3,200 | $13,820 | $3,200 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,918 | $2,676 | $9,529 | $3,725 | - |