Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). For state residents, the average COA is $31,329 when living on campus and $30,540 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,302 when living on campus and $39,513 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 | ||
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $1,128 | $14,344 | $14,344 |
| Eastern Michigan University | - | $15,510 | $1,000 | $15,344 | $15,648 |
| Central Michigan University | - | $14,190 | $1,240 | $15,628 | $13,040 |
| Ball State University | $10,758 | $28,766 | $1,360 | $14,616 | $14,616 |
| Northern Illinois University | - | $12,700 | $1,300 | $15,636 | $15,636 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $1,500 | $21,506 | $19,426 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,809 | $40,025 | $1,240 | $19,708 | $19,708 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| University of Toledo | $12,377 | $21,737 | $1,240 | $18,692 | $13,933 |
| Average | $13,388 | $22,361 | $1,157 | $16,783 | $15,994 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,388 for in-state students and $22,361 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) are increased by 4.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC), Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,025 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,700 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $14,623 | $18,254 | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $16,410 | - | $15,510 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 | $13,703 | - | $14,190 |
| Ball State University | $10,440 | $27,924 | $10,758 | $28,766 |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,472 | - | $12,700 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,666 | $37,159 | $17,809 | $40,025 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| University of Toledo | $11,311 | $20,671 | $12,377 | $21,737 |
| Average | $13,100 | $21,328 | $13,388 | $22,361 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,853 for state residents and $23,179 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) are increased by 2.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC), Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,090.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Michigan University | $18,462 | $27,231 | $19,277 | $28,454 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,967 | $29,387 | $17,441 | $30,072 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,392 | $16,392 | - | $16,293 |
| Ball State University | $11,642 | $28,340 | $11,992 | $29,196 |
| Northern Illinois University | $9,066 | $9,066 | - | $9,090 |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $26,178 | $14,388 | $27,338 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $15,638 | $34,940 | $16,264 | $36,338 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| University of Toledo | $16,929 | $28,291 | $17,264 | $28,853 |
| Average | $13,386 | $22,576 | $13,853 | $23,179 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). 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 colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) is $16,783 when a student lives on campus and $15,994 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Michigan University | $11,713 | $2,631 | $11,713 | $2,631 | - |
| Eastern Michigan University | $12,440 | $2,904 | $11,920 | $3,728 | - |
| Central Michigan University | $12,178 | $3,450 | $8,970 | $4,070 | - |
| Ball State University | $12,064 | $2,552 | $12,064 | $2,552 | - |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,800 | $2,836 | $12,800 | $2,836 | - |
| University at Buffalo | $16,754 | $4,752 | $14,674 | $4,752 | - |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,070 | $3,596 | $10,590 | $3,996 | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,714 | $2,994 | $16,714 | $2,994 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| University of Toledo | $14,652 | $4,040 | $8,518 | $5,415 | - |
| Average | $13,234 | $3,550 | $11,978 | $4,016 | - |