Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,024 when living on campus and $23,617 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,631 when living on campus and $36,224 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 Ashtabula | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| North Central State College | $4,624 | $9,102 | $1,000 | - | $11,387 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $7,725 | $20,332 | $957 | $17,342 | $14,935 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,725 for in-state students and $20,332 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| North Central State College | $5,786 | $11,384 | $4,624 | $9,102 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $7,708 | $20,040 | $7,725 | $20,332 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,497 for state residents and $41,227 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.11% 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 Ohio State University-Marion Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $40,176.
| 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 Ashtabula | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
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 $17,342 when a student lives on campus and $14,935 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 Ashtabula | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $14,272 | $3,070 | $10,729 | $4,206 | - |