Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,537 when living on campus and $24,015 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,298 when living on campus and $28,776 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 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
| Average | $8,900 | $13,661 | $944 | $15,693 | $14,171 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,900 for in-state students and $13,661 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,070 and Ohio University-Lancaster 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 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
| Average | $8,445 | $12,996 | $8,900 | $13,661 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,453 for state residents and $11,539 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,410 and Youngstown State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,727.
| 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 |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
| Average | $8,427 | $11,513 | $8,453 | $11,539 |
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 $15,693 when a student lives on campus and $14,171 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 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
| Average | $11,084 | $4,609 | $9,524 | $4,647 | - |