Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,237 when living on campus and $25,113 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,583 when living on campus and $35,459 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| University of Toledo | $12,377 | $21,737 | $1,240 | $18,692 | $13,933 |
| Average | $8,954 | $19,300 | $1,152 | $16,131 | $15,008 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,954 for in-state students and $19,300 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Zane State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,466 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| University of Toledo | $11,311 | $20,671 | $12,377 | $21,737 |
| Average | $8,570 | $18,409 | $8,954 | $19,300 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,338 for state residents and $22,012 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Toledo | $16,929 | $28,291 | $17,264 | $28,853 |
| Average | $12,998 | $21,432 | $13,338 | $22,012 |
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 $16,131 when a student lives on campus and $15,008 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 | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| University of Toledo | $14,652 | $4,040 | $8,518 | $5,415 | - |
| Average | $12,609 | $3,522 | $10,031 | $4,977 | - |