Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,573 when living on campus and $26,220 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,109 when living on campus and $40,756 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 | ||
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | - | $19,488 | - | - | - |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Average | $9,292 | $23,828 | $1,115 | $15,166 | $15,814 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,292 for in-state students and $24,913 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.42% 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 State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,824 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Average | $9,005 | $23,857 | $9,292 | $24,913 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,899 for state residents and $23,605 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% 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 | |
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | $18,624 | $18,624 | - | $19,488 |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Average | $13,307 | $22,774 | $10,899 | $23,605 |
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 $15,166 when a student lives on campus and $15,814 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | - | - | - | - | - |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Average | $12,831 | $2,335 | $11,812 | $4,002 | - |