Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,930 when living on campus and $27,709 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,458 when living on campus and $38,237 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,554 | $13,786 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Clark State College | $4,200 | $7,809 | $1,464 | - | $17,880 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| University of Toledo | $12,377 | $21,737 | $1,240 | $18,692 | $13,933 |
| Average | $8,949 | $19,477 | $1,146 | $17,835 | $17,614 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,949 for in-state students and $19,477 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Clark State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,809 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,364 | $13,596 | $6,554 | $13,786 |
| Clark State College | $4,152 | $7,568 | $4,200 | $7,809 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| University of Toledo | $11,311 | $20,671 | $12,377 | $21,737 |
| Average | $8,568 | $18,676 | $8,949 | $19,477 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,370 for state residents and $22,853 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clark State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Toledo | $16,929 | $28,291 | $17,264 | $28,853 |
| Average | $13,097 | $22,365 | $13,370 | $22,853 |
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 $17,835 when a student lives on campus and $17,614 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 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Clark State College | - | - | $12,264 | $5,616 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| University of Toledo | $14,652 | $4,040 | $8,518 | $5,415 | - |
| Average | $13,218 | $4,617 | $11,944 | $5,670 | - |