Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,287 when living on campus and $38,687 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 | ||
| Lakewood University | $10,479 | $1,000 | - | $3,001 | |
| Heidelberg University | $33,628 | $1,500 | $13,200 | $8,250 | |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $52,357 | $1,000 | $16,026 | $9,045 | |
| Tiffin University | $32,400 | $3,000 | $13,150 | $13,150 | |
| Wilberforce University | $14,776 | $1,200 | $9,700 | $8,650 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Solon | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $28,728 | $1,540 | $13,019 | $8,419 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,728 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $52,357 and Lakewood University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,479 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lakewood University | $10,479 | $10,479 | ||
| Heidelberg University | $33,600 | $33,628 | ||
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $49,822 | $52,357 | ||
| Tiffin University | $30,120 | $32,400 | ||
| Wilberforce University | $13,250 | $14,776 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Solon | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $27,454 | $28,728 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,908 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wilberforce University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,130 and Lakewood University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,504.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lakewood University | $12,879 | $12,879 | ||
| Heidelberg University | $14,927 | $12,661 | ||
| Ohio Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tiffin University | $15,500 | $15,500 | ||
| Wilberforce University | $13,250 | $14,592 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Solon | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,139 | $13,908 | ||
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 $13,019 when a student lives on campus and $8,419 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lakewood University | - | - | $2,001 | $1,000 | - |
| Heidelberg University | $11,700 | $1,500 | $6,750 | $1,500 | - |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $14,226 | $1,800 | $7,245 | $1,800 | - |
| Tiffin University | $12,650 | $500 | $12,650 | $500 | - |
| Wilberforce University | $7,700 | $2,000 | $6,650 | $2,000 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Solon | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,569 | $1,450 | $7,059 | $1,360 | - |