Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,707 when living on campus and $21,466 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,252 when living on campus and $30,011 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 | ||
| Central State University | $8,058 | $10,058 | $1,200 | $13,626 | $14,426 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,517 | $10,044 | $2,169 | - | $7,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,012 | $18,811 | $1,250 | - | $14,084 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $13,244 | $40,022 | $1,030 | $17,808 | $17,108 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,362 | $9,444 | $868 | - | $10,650 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,362 | $9,444 | $868 | - | $10,650 |
| Average | $7,759 | $16,304 | $1,231 | $15,717 | $12,476 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,759 for in-state students and $16,304 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,958 and Central State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,638 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $8,058 | $10,058 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,400 | $9,801 | $5,517 | $10,044 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,848 | $18,104 | $7,012 | $18,811 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $13,244 | $40,022 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $6,362 | $9,444 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $6,362 | $9,444 |
| Average | $7,548 | $15,739 | $7,759 | $16,304 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,853 for state residents and $30,080 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,729 and Central State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,900.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,884 | $35,958 | $16,359 | $37,399 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $13,497 | $41,227 | $13,901 | $42,740 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,560 | $29,095 | $12,853 | $30,080 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,717 when a student lives on campus and $12,476 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central State University | $12,026 | $1,600 | $12,026 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | - | - | $5,130 | $2,808 | $2,808 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $9,590 | $4,494 | $4,494 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,738 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | $6,090 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | - | - | $6,856 | $3,794 | $3,420 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,856 | $3,794 | $3,420 |
| Average | $13,382 | $2,335 | $9,045 | $3,431 | $3,772 |
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