Ohio Colleges
Ohio Colleges Compared — Side by Side
Save yourself hours of frustration trying to navigate confusing, cumbersome, and often vague college websites. Download a summary of Ohio college and university websites' key information with unlimited sorting and filtering.
Ohio at a Glance
A quick look at Ohio's 54 colleges — average tuition, typical 3.5 GPA scholarship awards, and the schools with the best return on investment.
Tuition Avg — Public
$13,211
In-state, first-year freshman
Tuition Avg — Private
$35,352
First-year freshman
3.5 GPA Scholarship — Public
$1,000 – $9,500
Merit awards, typical range
3.5 GPA Scholarship — Private
$10,000 – $25,000
Merit awards, typical range
Enrollment Trend
Down 11.4–12% over the past 5 years
Ohio colleges are competing harder for students — which often means bigger merit scholarship offers for the right applicants.
Best ROI Colleges
Ohio Northern University, Case Western Reserve University, Miami University–Oxford
Everything you need to compare Ohio colleges
Get a list of Ohio colleges and universities showing current tuition costs, fees, room and board, and scholarships by grade point average (GPA). Plus, links to each college website, student count, and athletic conference. Filter costs and scholarships highest to lowest. Easily compare college costs and GPA scholarships side by side to determine the cost to attend each college and narrow your search.
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What's included:
- Ohio State, Miami University, Ohio University, and every other Ohio college
- Current tuition costs, fees, room and board for each school
- Scholarships listed by grade point average (GPA)
- Links to each college website for further research
- Student count and athletic conference for every school
- Unlimited sorting and filtering — rank highest to lowest
Why families choose our Ohio comparison tool
Sort & Filter
Rank colleges highest to lowest by cost, scholarships, or any column.
Full Cost Picture
Tuition, fees, room and board — all in one view for every school.
Scholarships by GPA
See what merit aid each school offers at your grade point average.
College Links
Direct links to each college website, plus student count and conference.
Ohio Colleges & Universities Included
Our Ohio comparison tool includes tuition costs, fees, room and board, and scholarships by GPA for all of these schools — and more. Compare them all side by side in one spreadsheet.
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Ohio College Costs — Quick Answers
How many colleges are in Ohio?
Our Ohio comparison covers 54 colleges and universities — every school with published tuition, fees, room and board, and GPA scholarship data.
What is the average in-state tuition in Ohio?
Published in-state tuition at Ohio public universities runs $13,211 per year. Private colleges typically run $35,352 before scholarships.
How much scholarship money do Ohio colleges offer?
Published GPA-based merit scholarships range from $1,000 – $9,500 per year at public universities to $10,000 – $25,000 at private colleges, depending on your grade point average.
Is college enrollment in Ohio growing or shrinking?
Ohio college enrollment is down 11.4–12% over the past 5 years — a buyer's market where colleges compete for students with tuition discounts and merit scholarships.
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