Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,357 when living on campus and $19,929 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,178 when living on campus and $24,750 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 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $6,703 | $11,524 | $928 | $15,726 | $12,298 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,703 for in-state students and $11,524 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Geauga requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,744 and Lorain County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,730 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 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $6,501 | $11,198 | $6,703 | $11,524 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,378 for state residents and $21,193 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Geauga requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,423 and Shawnee State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,912.
| 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 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $11,139 | $20,617 | $11,378 | $21,193 |
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 $15,726 when a student lives on campus and $12,298 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 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $12,570 | $3,156 | $8,247 | $4,051 | - |