Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,716 when living on campus and $28,037 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,427 when living on campus and $38,748 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 Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Youngstown State University | $10,791 | $11,151 | $1,200 | $14,408 | $14,960 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $9,084 | $19,794 | $1,226 | $15,407 | $17,728 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,084 for in-state students and $19,794 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Youngstown State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,151 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Youngstown State University | $9,585 | $9,945 | $10,791 | $11,151 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $8,543 | $18,892 | $9,084 | $19,794 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,056 for state residents and $24,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.63% 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 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 | |
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Youngstown State University | $6,562 | $6,742 | $6,615 | $6,795 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,780 | $23,170 | $10,056 | $24,011 |
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 $15,407 when a student lives on campus and $17,728 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 Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Youngstown State University | $10,384 | $4,024 | $10,936 | $4,024 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $11,919 | $3,488 | $12,978 | $4,749 | - |