Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,647 when living on campus and $19,408 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,474 when living on campus and $26,234 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 | ||
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| North Central State College | $4,624 | $9,102 | $1,000 | - | $11,387 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $6,699 | $13,526 | $958 | $12,990 | $11,750 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,699 for in-state students and $13,526 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and North Central State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,102 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,384 | $4,624 | $9,102 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $6,723 | $13,525 | $6,699 | $13,526 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,300 for state residents and $10,100 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima 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 | |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
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 $12,990 when a student lives on campus and $11,750 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $11,390 | $1,600 | $8,407 | $3,343 | - |