Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,266 when living on campus and $21,999 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,110 when living on campus and $36,843 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 | ||
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $8,018 | $22,861 | $1,059 | $16,189 | $12,922 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,018 for in-state students and $22,861 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.02% 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 | |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $7,791 | $21,978 | $8,018 | $22,861 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,497 for state residents and $41,227 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.11% 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 State University-Lima Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $40,176.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
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 $16,189 when a student lives on campus and $12,922 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $13,189 | $3,000 | $9,161 | $3,761 | - |