Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,978 when living on campus and $29,658 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,595 when living on campus and $44,275 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 | ||
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 | $1,200 | $14,666 | $14,586 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | $20,315 | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| 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 |
| Average | $11,612 | $26,229 | $1,117 | $16,248 | $16,928 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,612 for in-state students and $27,412 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Shawnee State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,157 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $11,106 | $25,755 | $11,612 | $27,412 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,003 for state residents and $24,470 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.78% 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 University of Akron Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,085.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,067 | $14,573 | $9,411 | $15,171 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | $17,240 | $17,240 | - | $20,315 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $12,882 | $23,353 | $12,003 | $24,470 |
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 $16,248 when a student lives on campus and $16,928 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,070 | $3,596 | $10,590 | $3,996 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $12,613 | $3,635 | $12,332 | $4,596 | - |