Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,412 when living on campus and $28,823 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,734 when living on campus and $41,145 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 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,136 | $7,896 | $1,104 | - | $12,848 |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,809 | $40,025 | $1,240 | $19,708 | $19,708 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Average | $11,058 | $23,381 | $1,179 | $16,174 | $16,585 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,058 for in-state students and $23,381 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,025 and Central Ohio Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,896 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 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,016 | $7,776 | $5,136 | $7,896 |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,666 | $37,159 | $17,809 | $40,025 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Average | $10,497 | $21,813 | $11,058 | $23,381 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,219 for state residents and $22,071 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% 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 Central State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,900.
| 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 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $15,638 | $34,940 | $16,264 | $36,338 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $11,977 | $21,564 | $12,219 | $22,071 |
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 $16,174 when a student lives on campus and $16,585 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 | - |
| Central Ohio Technical College | - | - | $8,648 | $4,200 | - |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,714 | $2,994 | $16,714 | $2,994 | - |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Average | $12,866 | $3,309 | $12,468 | $4,118 | - |