Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,502 when living on campus and $28,387 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,744 when living on campus and $37,629 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
Average | $10,668 | $19,911 | $985 | $15,849 | $16,734 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,668 for in-state students and $19,911 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Youngstown State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,151 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
Average | $10,195 | $18,876 | $10,668 | $19,911 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,474 for state residents and $20,580 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,245 and Youngstown State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,727.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
Average | $10,198 | $19,944 | $10,474 | $20,580 |
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 $15,849 when a student lives on campus and $16,734 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
Average | $11,878 | $3,971 | $11,953 | $4,780 | - |