Ohio Out of State Total Cost Ranking

The Cheapest Colleges in Ohio by Out of State Total Cost for 2023

Cheapest Colleges in Ohio by Out of State Total Cost

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.

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Ohio's Cheapest Colleges by Out of State Total Cost
College Out of State Total Cost Rating Value
#1 Allegheny Wesleyan College

Salem, Private Not For Profit

$11,600 NA NA
#2 Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, Private Not For Profit

$12,206 NA NA
#3 Ohio University Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, Public Not For Profit

$15,912 NA NA
#4 Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, Public Not For Profit

$15,912 NA NA
#5 Ohio University Southern Campus

Ironton, Public Not For Profit

$15,912 NA NA
#6 Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, Public Not For Profit

$15,912 NA NA
#7 Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, Public Not For Profit

$15,912 NA NA
#8 University of Phoenix Cincinnati Campus

West Chester, Private For Profit

$16,400 NA NA
#9 Rabbinical College Telshe

Wickliffe, Private Not For Profit

$17,300 NA NA
#10 Chancellor University

Seven Hills, Private For Profit

$18,550 NA NA
#11 University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio Campus

Columbus, Private For Profit

$18,560 NA NA
#12 University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus

Independence, Private For Profit

$18,886 NA NA
#13 University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, Private Not For Profit

$20,250 NA NA
#14 Tri State Bible College

South Point, Private Not For Profit

$20,720 NA NA
#15 Central State University

Wilberforce, Public Not For Profit

$20,942 11 NA
#16 Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Public Not For Profit

$21,256 28 17
#17 Ohio Mid Western College

Cincinnati, Private Not For Profit

$21,357 NA NA
#18 Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, Private Not For Profit

$21,450 29 13
#19 Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland

Cleveland, Private For Profit

$22,583 NA NA
#20 Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, Private Not For Profit

$23,209 67 56