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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Dayton, OH

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Dayton is about $712 per course, about 11% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Dayton

$712

per course

Fair price range: $178 to $1,960

On the low end
$178
On the high end
$1,960

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Dayton. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Dayton, OH$712
$178 to $1,960
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Akron, OH$756
$189 to $2,080
Toledo, OH$740
$185 to $2,035
Cleveland, OH$748
$187 to $2,055
Cedartown, GA$764
$191 to $2,100
Columbus, GA$648
$162 to $1,780

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Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Dayton: what does it cost?

In Dayton, OH, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $712 per course, with most prices between $178 and $1,960.

Why is Dayton lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Dayton, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Dayton about 11% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.