by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Ohio State University-Marion Campus, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Ohio State University-Marion Campus came in between $18,369.00 ranging to $45,147.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: near $18,369.00 in-state against $45,147.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,488.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,881.00 |
| Total cost | $18,369.00 |
| That is 5% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,369.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,440.00 |
| Net price | $10,929.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,369.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,198.00 |
| Net price | $7,171.00 |
| That is 63% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $36,266.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,881.00 |
| Total cost | $45,147.00 |
| That is 135% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,147.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,440.00 |
| Net price | $37,707.00 |
| That is 96% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,147.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,198.00 |
| Net price | $33,949.00 |
| That is 76% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 4.7% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Freshman year | $7,505.00 | $11,438.00 | $19,225.00 |
| Senior year | $8,605.00 | $13,114.00 | $22,041.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,186.00 | $49,054.00 | $82,447.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,262.00 | $18,688.00 | $31,409.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $370.00 | $565.00 | $949.00 |
| Total amount paid | $44,448.00 | $67,741.00 | $113,857.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Freshman year | $7,505.00 | $11,438.00 | $19,225.00 |
| Senior year | $7,855.00 | $11,972.00 | $20,121.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,360.00 | $23,410.00 | $39,347.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,852.00 | $8,918.00 | $14,990.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $177.00 | $269.00 | $453.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,212.00 | $32,329.00 | $54,336.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Freshman year | $35,532.00 | $39,465.00 | $47,252.00 |
| Senior year | $40,736.00 | $45,245.00 | $54,172.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $152,376.00 | $169,244.00 | $202,638.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $58,050.00 | $64,476.00 | $77,198.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,754.00 | $1,948.00 | $2,332.00 |
| Total amount paid | $210,426.00 | $233,720.00 | $279,835.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Freshman year | $35,532.00 | $39,465.00 | $47,252.00 |
| Senior year | $37,188.00 | $41,304.00 | $49,454.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $72,719.00 | $80,769.00 | $96,706.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $27,703.00 | $30,770.00 | $36,841.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $837.00 | $929.00 | $1,113.00 |
| Total amount paid | $100,423.00 | $111,539.00 | $133,547.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $11,488.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $11,800.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,472.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,332.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,189.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,130.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,908.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Ohio State University-Marion Campus Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Ohio State University-Marion Campus amounts to $14,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $6,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,500.00 |
| 75th | $26,350.00 |
| 90th | $31,700.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,643.00 |
| Middle income | $13,000.00 |
| High income | $15,984.00 |
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,250.00 |
The federal default-rate classification for Ohio State University-Marion Campus is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.9% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Ohio State University-Marion Campus reach $4,039,733,772.00 covering 157,401 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 15 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,457.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $750.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Ohio State University-Marion Campus, consider the following:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.