Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,490 when living on campus and $26,398 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,775 when living on campus and $35,683 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-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Average | $8,793 | $18,079 | $1,127 | $16,569 | $16,477 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,793 for in-state students and $18,079 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,582 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Average | $8,337 | $16,799 | $8,793 | $18,079 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,188 for state residents and $25,307 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 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-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,829 | $24,579 | $13,188 | $25,307 |
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 $16,569 when a student lives on campus and $16,477 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-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $12,059 | $4,510 | $11,170 | $5,308 | - |