Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,743 when living on campus and $23,745 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,709 when living on campus and $29,710 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 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Average | $7,743 | $13,709 | $871 | $17,128 | $15,130 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,743 for in-state students and $13,709 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,973 and Sinclair Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,316 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 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Average | $7,533 | $13,400 | $7,743 | $13,709 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,660 for state residents and $18,892 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shawnee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,912 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,535 | $18,575 | $10,660 | $18,892 |
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 $17,128 when a student lives on campus and $15,130 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 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $13,665 | $3,463 | $10,473 | $4,657 | - |