Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,835 when living on campus and $25,875 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,911 when living on campus and $38,951 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 Stark | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $11,188 | $20,606 | $1,400 | $14,270 | $14,270 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $9,220 | $22,297 | $1,254 | $15,361 | $15,400 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,220 for in-state students and $22,297 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Kent State University at Stark has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,744 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Stark | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,224 | $19,642 | $11,188 | $20,606 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $8,653 | $21,212 | $9,220 | $22,297 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,165 for state residents and $31,331 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate 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 graduate tuition & fees of $40,245 and Kent State University at Stark has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,423.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Stark | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $14,298 | $24,286 | $14,726 | $24,714 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $13,660 | $30,245 | $14,165 | $31,331 |
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 $15,361 when a student lives on campus and $15,400 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 Stark | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,900 | $3,370 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $12,091 | $3,270 | $11,295 | $4,105 | - |