Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,240 when living on campus and $25,245 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,520 when living on campus and $34,525 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 | ||
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| University of Toledo | $12,377 | $21,737 | $1,240 | $18,692 | $13,933 |
| Average | $9,901 | $19,181 | $1,008 | $18,331 | $14,336 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,901 for in-state students and $19,181 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Ohio University-Chillicothe 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 | |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| University of Toledo | $11,311 | $20,671 | $12,377 | $21,737 |
| Average | $9,315 | $18,267 | $9,901 | $19,181 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,622 for state residents and $23,675 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.56% 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 Cleveland State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,543.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Toledo | $16,929 | $28,291 | $17,264 | $28,853 |
| Average | $13,288 | $23,084 | $13,622 | $23,675 |
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 $18,331 when a student lives on campus and $14,336 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| University of Toledo | $14,652 | $4,040 | $8,518 | $5,415 | - |
| Average | $14,151 | $4,181 | $9,791 | $4,545 | - |