Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,394 when living on campus and $20,318 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $17,442 when living on campus and $30,366 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 Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| North Central State College | $4,624 | $9,102 | $1,000 | - | $11,387 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | $20,315 | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $6,415 | $16,463 | $979 | - | $12,924 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,415 for in-state students and $15,693 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Lorain County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,730 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,384 | $4,624 | $9,102 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $6,478 | $15,614 | $6,415 | $15,693 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,315 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 17.84% 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 Northeast Ohio Medical University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,580.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | $17,240 | $17,240 | - | $20,315 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $17,240 | $17,240 | $20,315 | |
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 $12,924 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 Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | - | - | $9,116 | $3,808 | - |