Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,975 when living on campus and $21,427 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,211 when living on campus and $32,664 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 | ||
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| North Central State College | $4,624 | $9,102 | $1,000 | - | $11,387 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | $20,315 | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $6,913 | $18,149 | $1,062 | - | $13,452 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,913 for in-state students and $17,716 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and North Central State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,102 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,384 | $4,624 | $9,102 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $6,887 | $17,392 | $6,913 | $17,716 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,884 for state residents and $28,137 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.60% 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 Northeast Ohio Medical University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,580.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | $17,240 | $17,240 | - | $20,315 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,257 | $25,908 | $15,884 | $28,137 |
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 $13,452 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | - | - | $9,290 | $4,162 | - |