Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,709 when living on campus and $25,474 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,904 when living on campus and $34,669 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 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
| Average | $8,768 | $17,963 | $1,116 | $15,825 | $15,591 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,768 for in-state students and $17,963 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Youngstown State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,151 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 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
| Average | $8,358 | $17,246 | $8,768 | $17,963 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,717 for state residents and $22,602 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.23% 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 Youngstown State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,727.
| 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. | |||
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
| Average | $10,459 | $21,894 | $10,717 | $22,602 |
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 $15,825 when a student lives on campus and $15,591 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 | - |
| Kent State University at Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
| Average | $12,409 | $3,417 | $10,898 | $4,693 | - |