Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,462 when living on campus and $26,195 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,950 when living on campus and $35,683 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-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| 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 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $9,810 | $19,298 | $1,035 | $17,617 | $15,350 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,810 for in-state students and $19,298 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.92% 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-Southern 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-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $9,514 | $18,569 | $9,810 | $19,298 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,865 for state residents and $24,939 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.01% 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 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,410.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,556 | $24,210 | $11,865 | $24,939 |
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 $17,617 when a student lives on campus and $15,350 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-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $13,605 | $4,011 | $10,810 | $4,540 | - |