Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,988 when living on campus and $23,039 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,718 when living on campus and $31,769 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 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $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 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $7,969 | $16,699 | $1,085 | $14,934 | $13,985 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,969 for in-state students and $16,699 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.81% 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 | |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $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 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $7,657 | $16,086 | $7,969 | $16,699 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,899 for state residents and $25,664 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% 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 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 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 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. | |||
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $10,649 | $24,849 | $10,899 | $25,664 |
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 $14,934 when a student lives on campus and $13,985 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 | - |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $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 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,254 | $2,680 | $10,230 | $3,755 | - |