Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,747 when living on campus and $23,076 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,775 when living on campus and $29,104 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 Ohio Technical College | $5,136 | $7,896 | $1,104 | - | $12,848 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $6,843 | $12,871 | $1,178 | $15,726 | $15,055 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,843 for in-state students and $12,871 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Trumbull requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,744 and Central Ohio Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,896 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,016 | $7,776 | $5,136 | $7,896 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $6,642 | $12,520 | $6,843 | $12,871 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,202 for state residents and $18,962 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shawnee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,912 and Shawnee State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,912.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
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 $15,726 when a student lives on campus and $15,055 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | - | - | $8,648 | $4,200 | - |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $12,570 | $3,156 | $10,032 | $5,023 | - |