The Cheapest Colleges in Ohio by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Ohio but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Ohio for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Ohio list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Ohio tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Ohio are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Ohio? Leading the colleges list is Allegheny Wesleyan College in Salem with an out of state total cost of $11,600.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Allegheny Wesleyan CollegeSalem, Private Not For Profit |
$11,600 | NA | NA |
#2 Gods Bible School and CollegeCincinnati, Private Not For Profit |
$12,206 | NA | NA |
#3 Ohio University Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville, Public Not For Profit |
$15,912 | NA | NA |
#4 Ohio University Chillicothe CampusChillicothe, Public Not For Profit |
$15,912 | NA | NA |
#5 Ohio University Southern CampusIronton, Public Not For Profit |
$15,912 | NA | NA |
#6 Ohio University Lancaster CampusLancaster, Public Not For Profit |
$15,912 | NA | NA |
#7 Ohio University Zanesville CampusZanesville, Public Not For Profit |
$15,912 | NA | NA |
#8 University of Phoenix Cincinnati CampusWest Chester, Private For Profit |
$16,400 | NA | NA |
#9 Rabbinical College TelsheWickliffe, Private Not For Profit |
$17,300 | NA | NA |
#10 Chancellor UniversitySeven Hills, Private For Profit |
$18,550 | NA | NA |
#11 University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio CampusColumbus, Private For Profit |
$18,560 | NA | NA |
#12 University of Phoenix Cleveland CampusIndependence, Private For Profit |
$18,886 | NA | NA |
#13 University of Northwestern OhioLima, Private Not For Profit |
$20,250 | NA | NA |
#14 Tri State Bible CollegeSouth Point, Private Not For Profit |
$20,720 | NA | NA |
#15 Central State UniversityWilberforce, Public Not For Profit |
$20,942 | 11 | NA |
#16 Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, Public Not For Profit |
$21,256 | 28 | 17 |
#17 Ohio Mid Western CollegeCincinnati, Private Not For Profit |
$21,357 | NA | NA |
#18 Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, Private Not For Profit |
$21,450 | 29 | 13 |
#19 Bryant & Stratton College ClevelandCleveland, Private For Profit |
$22,583 | NA | NA |
#20 Mount Carmel College of NursingColumbus, Private Not For Profit |
$23,209 | 67 | 56 |