Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,029 when living on campus and $25,427 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,604 when living on campus and $36,002 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 | ||
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $8,413 | $18,987 | $1,082 | $16,534 | $15,932 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,413 for in-state students and $18,987 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,170 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $8,136 | $18,192 | $8,413 | $18,987 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,084 for state residents and $27,871 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,245 and Shawnee State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,912.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $11,758 | $26,944 | $12,084 | $27,871 |
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 $16,534 when a student lives on campus and $15,932 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $13,421 | $3,113 | $10,945 | $4,987 | - |