Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,670 when living on campus and $23,341 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,963 when living on campus and $36,635 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 | ||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| 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-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $8,340 | $21,633 | $988 | $17,342 | $14,014 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,340 for in-state students and $21,633 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Ohio University-Chillicothe 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 | |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| 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-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $8,086 | $20,765 | $8,340 | $21,633 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,026 for state residents and $32,325 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.07% 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 Kent State University at Geauga has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,423.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| 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-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,535 | $31,060 | $13,026 | $32,325 |
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 $14,014 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $14,272 | $3,070 | $9,824 | $4,190 | - |