Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,296 when living on campus and $23,756 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,323 when living on campus and $34,783 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-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $8,942 | $19,968 | $1,002 | $16,352 | $13,812 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,942 for in-state students and $19,968 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,170 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $6,670 | $17,390 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $8,550 | $18,979 | $8,942 | $19,968 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,065 for state residents and $26,790 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,410.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $12,761 | $26,036 | $13,065 | $26,790 |
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 $16,352 when a student lives on campus and $13,812 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-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Miami University-Middletown | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $12,177 | $4,175 | $9,328 | $4,484 | - |