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Cheapest Physical Sciences Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Wright State University operates two campuses with vastly different price points for Physical Sciences students. The Lake Campus in Celina charges just $12,603 net annually while the main Dayton campus costs $15,216, both serving a state where Cleveland Clinic and manufacturing giants like Honda create steady demand for science graduates. Private options jump significantly higher, with University of Dayton reaching $31,236 despite its 81.50% graduation rate. This $18,633 spread between cheapest and most expensive reflects Ohio's mix of accessible public education and premium private alternatives.
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Programs
$12,603 – $31,236
Net Price Range
60.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Physical Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,603 $7,504 42.5% 99.9%
2 $15,216 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
3 $22,140 $34,899 68.9% 83.7%
4 $23,731 $39,646 62.6% 86.0%
5 $31,236 $47,600 81.5% 74.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Wright State Lake Campus so much cheaper than other options?

Wright State Lake Campus costs $12,603 annually, nearly $3,000 less than the main Wright State campus in Dayton. The campus accepts 99.85% of applicants but maintains a 42.50% graduation rate, suggesting lower selectivity translates to significant savings for Physical Sciences students.

How do private school graduation rates compare to public options?

Private schools show notably higher completion rates, with University of Dayton leading at 81.50% and Otterbein at 68.90%. Wright State's main campus graduates 45.90% of students while the Lake Campus sees 42.50% complete their programs, a pattern reflecting the additional support services typical at private institutions.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program cost in Ohio?

The most expensive program, University of Dayton at $31,236, accepts just 74.05% of applicants. Wright State Lake Campus accepts 99.85% while charging $12,603, showing that selectivity generally increases with price in Ohio's Physical Sciences programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.