Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,586 when living on campus and $28,186 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,484 when living on campus and $38,083 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 Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,809 | $40,025 | $1,240 | $19,708 | $19,708 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $11,561 | $21,458 | $1,064 | $16,961 | $15,561 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,561 for in-state students and $21,458 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,025 and Ohio University-Zanesville 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 | |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,427 | $15,500 | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,666 | $37,159 | $17,809 | $40,025 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $11,089 | $20,257 | $11,561 | $21,458 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,987 for state residents and $23,161 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 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 Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $15,638 | $34,940 | $16,264 | $36,338 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,624 | $22,437 | $11,987 | $23,161 |
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 $16,961 when a student lives on campus and $15,561 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 Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,714 | $2,994 | $16,714 | $2,994 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $13,793 | $3,169 | $11,620 | $3,941 | - |