Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,487 when living on campus and $23,277 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,964 when living on campus and $32,754 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 Ohio Technical College | $5,136 | $7,896 | $1,104 | - | $12,848 |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $11,188 | $20,606 | $1,400 | $14,270 | $14,270 |
| Average | $8,357 | $17,834 | $1,262 | $14,867 | $13,657 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,357 for in-state students and $17,834 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 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 | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,016 | $7,776 | $5,136 | $7,896 |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,224 | $19,642 | $11,188 | $20,606 |
| Average | $7,955 | $17,069 | $8,357 | $17,834 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,102 for state residents and $28,000 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.17% 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 Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $14,298 | $24,286 | $14,726 | $24,714 |
| Average | $12,717 | $27,140 | $13,102 | $28,000 |
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 $14,867 when a student lives on campus and $13,657 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | - | - | $8,648 | $4,200 | - |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,900 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,187 | $2,680 | $9,947 | $3,711 | - |