Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). For state residents, the average COA is $32,507 when living on campus and $31,920 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,584 when living on campus and $40,996 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 | ||
| Northern Illinois University | $13,060 | $13,060 | $1,200 | $16,582 | $16,322 |
| Ball State University | $11,082 | $29,630 | $1,400 | $14,960 | $14,960 |
| Central Michigan University | $15,480 | $15,480 | $1,250 | $15,414 | $12,543 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,990 | $16,990 | $1,000 | $16,786 | $17,096 |
| Western Michigan University | $15,987 | $19,952 | $1,128 | $14,871 | $14,871 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,936 | $31,536 | $1,500 | $22,256 | $22,256 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $13,135 | $20,815 | $1,200 | $15,500 | $15,900 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,912 | $21,900 | $800 | $18,108 | $16,550 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,920 | $21,575 | $800 | $18,584 | $18,548 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,519 | $38,965 | $1,250 | $20,165 | $20,165 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $14,158 | $24,838 | $868 | $17,178 | $15,856 |
| University of Toledo | $12,157 | $21,517 | $1,290 | $18,657 | $16,945 |
| Average | $13,945 | $23,022 | $1,141 | $17,422 | $16,834 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,945 for in-state students and $23,022 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) are increased by 4.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC), Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,866 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,232 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,506 | $12,506 | $13,060 | $13,060 |
| Ball State University | $10,758 | $28,766 | $11,082 | $29,630 |
| Central Michigan University | $14,312 | $14,312 | $15,480 | $15,480 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,260 | $16,260 | $16,990 | $16,990 |
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 | $15,987 | $19,952 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 | $10,936 | $31,536 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $13,135 | $20,815 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,390 | $21,378 | $13,912 | $21,900 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,767 | $20,880 | $12,920 | $21,575 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,060 | $38,124 | $17,519 | $38,965 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $14,158 | $24,838 |
| University of Toledo | $11,742 | $21,102 | $12,157 | $21,517 |
| Average | $13,368 | $22,029 | $13,945 | $23,022 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,023 for state residents and $23,811 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) are increased by 2.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC), Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,389 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,176.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Illinois University | $9,090 | $9,090 | $9,176 | $9,176 |
| Ball State University | $11,992 | $29,196 | $12,342 | $30,052 |
| Central Michigan University | $16,293 | $16,293 | $17,187 | $17,187 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $17,441 | $30,072 | $17,968 | $30,978 |
| Western Michigan University | $19,277 | $28,454 | $20,103 | $29,681 |
| University at Buffalo | $14,388 | $27,338 | $14,530 | $28,210 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,411 | $15,171 | $10,125 | $15,885 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,483 | $23,352 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,264 | $36,338 | $16,751 | $37,791 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| University of Toledo | $17,264 | $28,853 | $17,605 | $29,426 |
| Average | $13,660 | $23,179 | $14,023 | $23,811 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) is $17,422 when a student lives on campus and $16,834 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Illinois University | $14,160 | $2,422 | $13,900 | $2,422 | $4,596 |
| Ball State University | $12,334 | $2,626 | $12,334 | $2,626 | $5,328 |
| Central Michigan University | $12,564 | $2,850 | $9,053 | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $13,652 | $3,134 | $13,078 | $4,018 | $5,144 |
| Western Michigan University | $12,174 | $2,697 | $12,174 | $2,697 | $2,697 |
| University at Buffalo | $17,426 | $4,830 | $17,426 | $4,830 | $4,830 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,904 | $3,596 | $11,904 | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $14,508 | $3,600 | $12,150 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,794 | $4,790 | $11,810 | $6,738 | $5,560 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,750 | $3,415 | $16,750 | $3,415 | $4,430 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $14,162 | $3,016 | $12,840 | $3,016 | $6,404 |
| University of Toledo | $14,830 | $3,827 | $11,711 | $5,234 | $5,234 |
| Average | $14,022 | $3,400 | $12,928 | $3,907 | $4,676 |
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