Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,371 when living on campus and $24,924 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,322 when living on campus and $30,874 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 | ||
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
| Average | $8,826 | $14,777 | $1,076 | $16,469 | $15,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,826 for in-state students and $14,777 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,847 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 | |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
| Average | $8,308 | $13,962 | $8,826 | $14,777 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,206 for state residents and $20,525 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Youngstown State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,727.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
| Average | $10,899 | $19,918 | $11,206 | $20,525 |
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 $16,469 when a student lives on campus and $15,021 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
| Average | $12,572 | $3,897 | $10,630 | $4,391 | - |