Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,794 when living on campus and $22,724 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,353 when living on campus and $32,283 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 |
| Clark State College | $4,200 | $7,809 | $1,464 | - | $17,880 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Average | $6,660 | $16,219 | $1,144 | $12,990 | $14,920 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,660 for in-state students and $15,565 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% 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 | |
| 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 |
| Clark State College | $4,152 | $7,568 | $4,200 | $7,809 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Average | $6,469 | $14,971 | $6,660 | $15,565 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,300 for state residents and $14,794 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.01% 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 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 |
| Clark State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $13,462 | $14,362 | $8,300 | $14,794 |
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 $12,990 when a student lives on campus and $14,920 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 | - |
| Clark State College | - | - | $12,264 | $5,616 | - |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Average | $11,390 | $1,600 | $10,736 | $4,184 | - |