Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,395 when living on campus and $21,884 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,708 when living on campus and $30,198 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 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $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 University-Eastern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $7,711 | $16,024 | $1,018 | $14,666 | $13,156 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,711 for in-state students and $16,024 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 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 | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $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 University-Eastern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $7,693 | $15,661 | $7,711 | $16,024 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,983 for state residents and $19,297 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 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 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| 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 University-Eastern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,570 | $18,548 | $10,983 | $19,297 |
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 $14,666 when a student lives on campus and $13,156 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 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| North Central State College | - | - | $8,925 | $2,462 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $11,070 | $3,596 | $9,137 | $4,019 | - |