Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,050 when living on campus and $23,279 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,656 when living on campus and $30,884 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $7,545 | $15,151 | $1,034 | $16,471 | $14,700 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,545 for in-state students and $15,151 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, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,582 and Sinclair Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,316 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $7,127 | $14,360 | $7,545 | $15,151 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,902 for state residents and $26,674 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,996 and Wright State University-Lake Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,714.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
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 $16,471 when a student lives on campus and $14,700 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,074 | $4,397 | $10,022 | $4,678 | - |