Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,925 when living on campus and $25,021 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,594 when living on campus and $40,690 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 | ||
| James A. Rhodes State College | $4,560 | $9,120 | $1,400 | - | $12,700 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $13,244 | $40,022 | $1,030 | $17,808 | $17,108 |
| Average | $8,902 | $24,571 | $1,215 | $17,808 | $14,904 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,902 for in-state students and $24,571 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,958 and James A. Rhodes State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| James A. Rhodes State College | $4,657 | $9,217 | $4,560 | $9,120 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $13,244 | $40,022 |
| Average | $8,758 | $23,791 | $8,902 | $24,571 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,901 for state residents and $42,740 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,729 and Ohio State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $41,729.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| James A. Rhodes State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $13,497 | $41,227 | $13,901 | $42,740 |
| Average | $13,497 | $41,227 | $13,901 | $42,740 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,808 when a student lives on campus and $14,904 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| James A. Rhodes State College | - | - | $7,330 | $5,370 | $5,370 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,738 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | $6,090 |
| Average | $14,738 | $3,070 | $10,572 | $4,332 | $5,730 |
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