Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,130 when living on campus and $24,645 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,054 when living on campus and $34,569 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 | ||
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| 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 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Average | $8,298 | $18,222 | $906 | $16,926 | $15,441 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,298 for in-state students and $18,222 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| 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 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Average | $8,076 | $17,748 | $8,298 | $18,222 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,609 for state residents and $29,470 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.84% 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 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,359 | $28,655 | $11,609 | $29,470 |
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 $16,926 when a student lives on campus and $15,441 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| Central Ohio Technical College | - | - | $8,648 | $4,200 | - |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $13,933 | $2,993 | $11,052 | $4,389 | - |