Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,645 when living on campus and $26,618 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,725 when living on campus and $36,698 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,554 | $13,786 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | $20,315 | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Average | $8,642 | $18,722 | $999 | $16,004 | $16,978 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,642 for in-state students and $18,403 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Lorain County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,730 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,364 | $13,596 | $6,554 | $13,786 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Average | $8,394 | $17,693 | $8,642 | $18,403 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,454 for state residents and $25,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.42% 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 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 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | $17,240 | $17,240 | - | $20,315 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Average | $13,101 | $23,804 | $11,454 | $25,571 |
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 $16,004 when a student lives on campus and $16,978 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 | - |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Average | $12,671 | $3,333 | $12,516 | $4,462 | - |