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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Ohio for Students from Nigeria

15 Colleges
$28,600 Avg Tuition & Fees*
44% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio ranking is part of that endeavor.

We analyzed 15 colleges and universities across Ohio to determine which were the best for Nigerian students in Ohio. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the total number of international students at the school and the school's overall value.

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Top Value Colleges in Ohio for Students from Nigeria

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Toledo tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Nigerian students in Ohio. Toledo, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,236 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.9% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to University of Toledo to study. International students at University of Toledo can expect to pay, on average, about $20,239 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,739 per year.

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A rank of #2 on our list means Ohio University - Athens Campus is a great place for Nigerian students in Ohio working on their bachelor’s degree. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,797 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.7% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to OHIO Athens to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at OHIO Athens is about $22,810 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,712 per year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. Cleveland State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,817 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 6.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Cleveland State University are India, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cleveland State University is about $16,654 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,051 per year.

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Out of the 15 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school handed out 5,120 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Kent State are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Kent State is about $19,876 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,952 per year.

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A rank of #5 on our list means Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a great place for Nigerian students in Ohio working on their bachelor’s degree. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,148 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at BGSU are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at BGSU can expect to pay, on average, about $21,050 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,823 per year.

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With a ranking of #6, Franciscan University of Steubenville did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 550 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.5% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Franciscan U are Canada, Nigeria, and United Kingdom. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Franciscan U is about $30,180 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,888 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Akron Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,690 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 3.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at University of Akron Main Campus come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus runs, on average, about $11,880. Graduate students pay around $11,936 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio list. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,500 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 7.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and South Korea come to UC to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UC runs, on average, about $27,111. Graduate students pay around $26,644 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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Youngstown State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio ranking, coming in at #9. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school situated in Youngstown, Ohio. It awarded 1,883 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Youngstown State University are Saudi Arabia, India, and Kuwait. International students at Youngstown State University can expect to pay, on average, about $9,732 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $6,931 per year.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 12,018 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 9.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Ohio State come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Ohio State runs, on average, about $35,019. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $38,377 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

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With a ranking of #11, The University of Findlay did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio. Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution located in Findlay, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 510 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Findlay are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at Findlay can expect to pay, on average, about $37,188 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,456 per year.

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Ohio Northern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio ranking. ONU is located in Ada, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 2.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at ONU come from such countries as Japan, Saudi Arabia, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at ONU runs, on average, about $35,380. Graduate students pay around $30,240 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,355 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Xavier are Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Xavier runs, on average, about $42,460. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,076 per year.

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With a ranking of #14, University of Dayton did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,123 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.5% are international. Students studying at UDayton come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UDayton is about $44,890 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,140 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Nigerian Students in Ohio list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,541 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 18.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Case Western come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at Case Western can expect to pay, on average, about $54,532 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $49,398 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 15 schools only.

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