Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,365 when living on campus and $23,237 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,647 when living on campus and $30,520 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 Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $8,205 | $15,488 | $1,041 | $16,118 | $13,990 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,205 for in-state students and $15,488 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,114 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 Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $7,902 | $14,930 | $8,205 | $15,488 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,090 for state residents and $24,014 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 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 | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $11,818 | $23,380 | $12,090 | $24,014 |
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 $16,118 when a student lives on campus and $13,990 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 Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $13,082 | $3,036 | $9,681 | $4,309 | - |