Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,731 when living on campus and $27,124 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,336 when living on campus and $40,728 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 | ||
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,554 | $13,786 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Average | $8,720 | $22,325 | $1,160 | $14,851 | $17,243 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,720 for in-state students and $22,325 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and University of Cincinnati-Clermont College has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,786 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,364 | $13,596 | $6,554 | $13,786 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Average | $8,445 | $21,213 | $8,720 | $22,325 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,411 for state residents and $15,171 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
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 $14,851 when a student lives on campus and $17,243 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,070 | $3,596 | $10,590 | $3,996 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Average | $11,588 | $3,263 | $11,984 | $5,259 | - |