Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,038 when living on campus and $23,374 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,886 when living on campus and $28,222 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 | ||
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
| Average | $7,914 | $12,762 | $1,168 | $13,956 | $14,292 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,914 for in-state students and $12,762 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wright State University-Lake Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,922 and Ohio University-Chillicothe 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 | |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
| Average | $7,408 | $12,145 | $7,914 | $12,762 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,458 for state residents and $8,448 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wright State University-Lake Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,714 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 | |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
| Average | $7,431 | $8,421 | $7,458 | $8,448 |
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 $13,956 when a student lives on campus and $14,292 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
| Average | $10,958 | $2,998 | $10,374 | $3,918 | - |