Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,922 when living on campus and $26,793 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,844 when living on campus and $33,715 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,554 | $13,786 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $8,766 | $15,688 | $1,267 | $15,889 | $16,760 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,766 for in-state students and $15,688 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,973 and Zane State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,466 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,364 | $13,596 | $6,554 | $13,786 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $8,434 | $14,986 | $8,766 | $15,688 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,265 for state residents and $16,996 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wright State University-Lake Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,714 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $9,965 | $16,506 | $10,265 | $16,996 |
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 $15,889 when a student lives on campus and $16,760 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 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,310 | $3,579 | $11,955 | $4,805 | - |