Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,292 when living on campus and $23,895 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,242 when living on campus and $36,845 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 | ||
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $7,950 | $20,900 | $961 | $15,381 | $14,984 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,950 for in-state students and $20,900 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Ohio University-Eastern 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $7,711 | $20,163 | $7,950 | $20,900 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,202 for state residents and $18,962 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
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 $15,381 when a student lives on campus and $14,984 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $12,338 | $3,043 | $10,276 | $4,707 | - |