Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,187 when living on campus and $24,929 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,536 when living on campus and $36,277 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 | ||
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Average | $9,528 | $20,876 | $967 | $16,692 | $14,434 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,528 for in-state students and $20,876 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Lorain County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,730 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Average | $9,183 | $20,092 | $9,528 | $20,876 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,241 for state residents and $24,164 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and Ohio University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,436.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Average | $11,952 | $23,575 | $12,241 | $24,164 |
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 $16,692 when a student lives on campus and $14,434 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Average | $13,487 | $3,205 | $10,868 | $3,566 | - |