Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,487 when living on campus and $23,449 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,780 when living on campus and $29,742 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $11,188 | $20,606 | $1,400 | $14,270 | $14,270 |
| Average | $8,035 | $14,328 | $984 | $14,468 | $14,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,035 for in-state students and $14,328 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wright State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,606 and Sinclair Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,316 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,224 | $19,642 | $11,188 | $20,606 |
| Average | $7,709 | $13,732 | $8,035 | $14,328 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,069 for state residents and $19,943 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wright State University-Main 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $14,298 | $24,286 | $14,726 | $24,714 |
| Average | $11,683 | $19,430 | $12,069 | $19,943 |
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 $14,468 when a student lives on campus and $14,430 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 | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,900 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $10,985 | $3,483 | $9,936 | $4,494 | - |