Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,617 when living on campus and $24,256 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,741 when living on campus and $33,380 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 | $15,336 | $15,336 | - | - | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,131 | $14,119 | $800 | - | $18,890 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $8,211 | $17,969 | $800 | - | $18,026 |
| Marion Technical College | $6,595 | $11,225 | $900 | - | $8,600 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,374 | $1,600 | - | $13,260 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,488 | $36,266 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Average | $8,591 | $17,715 | $1,026 | - | $14,639 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,242 for in-state students and $18,191 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,983 and Marion Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,600 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $5,910 | $13,898 | $6,131 | $14,119 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $7,428 | $16,541 | $8,211 | $17,969 |
| Marion Technical College | $6,475 | $11,065 | $6,595 | $11,225 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,374 | $5,786 | $11,374 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $9,488 | $36,266 |
| Average | $6,962 | $17,519 | $7,242 | $18,191 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,336 for state residents and $15,336 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -21.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,658 and Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,336.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | $19,488 | $19,488 | $15,336 | $15,336 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Marion Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $19,488 | $19,488 | $15,336 | $15,336 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,639 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $14,490 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,216 | $5,038 |
| Marion Technical College | - | - | $6,000 | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| North Central State College | - | - | $9,370 | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | $6,820 |
| Average | - | - | $10,380 | $4,258 | $4,690 |
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