Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,774 when living on campus and $25,771 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,195 when living on campus and $37,192 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-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | $15,036 | $14,418 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $9,400 | $20,821 | $1,135 | $16,239 | $15,236 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,400 for in-state students and $20,821 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Newark Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and Ohio University-Southern 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $8,914 | $19,737 | $9,400 | $20,821 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,597 for state residents and $21,479 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Newark Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,410.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $12,597 | $21,464 | $12,597 | $21,479 |
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 $16,239 when a student lives on campus and $15,236 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-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | $12,106 | $2,930 | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,010 | $4,230 | $10,480 | $4,756 | - |