by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will never be charged the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Ohio State University-Marion Campus can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financial assistance options will Ohio State University - Marion Campus offer, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Scroll down to find out how much school funding will be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Ohio State University-Marion Campus.
Colleges use loans, grants, scholarships and work-study to minimize what students actually pay out of pocket. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
Looking at the entering class at Ohio State University-Marion Campus, 90% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance roughly 294 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 84% | $6,187 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 84% | $3,892 |
| Federal Pell grants | 33% | $5,317 |
| State/local grants | 1% | $7,025 |
| Federal student loans | 28% | $4,707 |
The best aid is gift aid: grants and scholarships that carry no repayment obligation. At Ohio State University - Marion Campus, roughly 66% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $6,893 (for some 585 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 66% | $6,893 |
| Federal Pell grants | 30% | $5,444 |
| Federal student loans | 30% | $5,662 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $7,440.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $7,997 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $9,716 |
| Over $75,000 | $15,251 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $11,488 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $11,800 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Ohio State University - Marion Campus’s official net price calculator: sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/about-aid/net-price-calculator.
The median federal debt load at Ohio State University - Marion Campus comes to $14,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $14,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $19,976 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $211.78/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at Ohio State University - Marion Campus.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,500 |
| 25th percentile | $6,500 |
| 75th percentile | $26,350 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $31,700 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,643 |
| Middle income | $13,000 |
| High income | $15,984 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,250 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $14,500 |
| Independent students | $15,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Ohio State University - Marion Campus.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Ohio State University - Marion Campus:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 157401 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $4,039,733,772 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 15 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $96,855 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $6,457 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Total DoD amount | $750 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $750 |
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