Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,409 when living on campus and $25,943 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,935 when living on campus and $33,468 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 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| University of Toledo | $12,377 | $21,737 | $1,240 | $18,692 | $13,933 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $9,829 | $17,355 | $1,180 | $16,400 | $14,933 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,829 for in-state students and $17,355 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,316 and Ohio University-Eastern Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,170 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 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| University of Toledo | $11,311 | $20,671 | $12,377 | $21,737 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $9,161 | $16,273 | $9,829 | $17,355 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,928 for state residents and $22,700 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Toledo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,943 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 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Toledo | $16,929 | $28,291 | $17,264 | $28,853 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $12,535 | $21,977 | $12,928 | $22,700 |
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 $16,400 when a student lives on campus and $14,933 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 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| University of Toledo | $14,652 | $4,040 | $8,518 | $5,415 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,466 | $3,935 | $10,077 | $4,857 | - |