Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,037 when living on campus and $25,105 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,980 when living on campus and $36,048 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 Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $7,405 | $18,348 | $1,162 | $14,470 | $16,538 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,405 for in-state students and $18,348 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Lima Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Ohio University-Lancaster 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 | |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $7,098 | $17,644 | $7,405 | $18,348 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,554 for state residents and $23,423 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.00% 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 Kent State University at Stark has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,423.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
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 $14,470 when a student lives on campus and $16,538 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 Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,469 | $5,069 | - |