Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,336 when living on campus and $24,421 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,940 when living on campus and $36,025 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 | ||
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,136 | $7,896 | $1,104 | - | $12,848 |
| 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-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $11,188 | $20,606 | $1,400 | $14,270 | $14,270 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $7,847 | $19,451 | $1,219 | $14,270 | $15,355 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,847 for in-state students and $19,451 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Central Ohio Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,896 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $5,016 | $7,776 | $5,136 | $7,896 |
| 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-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,224 | $19,642 | $11,188 | $20,606 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $7,391 | $18,511 | $7,847 | $19,451 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,498 for state residents and $32,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and Wright State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,714.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $14,298 | $24,286 | $14,726 | $24,714 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,948 | $31,145 | $15,498 | $32,210 |
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 $14,270 when a student lives on campus and $15,355 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | - | - | $8,648 | $4,200 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Miami University-Middletown | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,900 | $3,370 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,786 | $4,569 | - |