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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Ohio for Students from India

20 Colleges
$34,337 Avg Tuition & Fees*
48% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio ranking.

We analyzed 20 colleges and universities across Ohio to determine which were the best for Indian students in Ohio. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.

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Top Value Colleges in Ohio for Students from India

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found Kent State University at Kent to be the best affordable school for Indian students in Ohio in this year’s ranking. Kent State is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 5,120 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Kent State come from such countries as 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Toledo helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian 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.

Around 6.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to University of Toledo to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at University of Toledo runs, on average, about $20,239. Graduate students pay around $27,739 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Out of the 20 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleveland State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 2,817 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.7% are 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. Graduate students pay around $18,051 a year in average tuition and fees.

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A rank of #4 on our list means Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a great place for Indian 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.

Around 3.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at BGSU are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at BGSU runs, on average, about $21,050. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,823 per year.

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Out of the 20 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school handed out 6,500 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. International students at UC can expect to pay, on average, about $27,111 a year to attend the school. 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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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 6,797 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at OHIO Athens come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at OHIO Athens runs, on average, about $22,810. Graduate students pay around $17,712 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Youngstown State University landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. This fairly large public school is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and it awarded 1,883 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.9% are international. Students studying at Youngstown State University come from such countries as 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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With a ranking of #8, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 12,018 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 9.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Ohio State are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Ohio State is about $35,019 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $38,377 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian 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 from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to University of Akron Main Campus to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus is about $11,880 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,936 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The University of Findlay ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. The University of Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school located in Findlay, Ohio that handed out 510 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 Findlay are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Findlay is about $37,188 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,456 per year.

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Baldwin Wallace University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Berea, Ohio. It awarded 816 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 0.5% are international. Students studying at Baldwin Wallace College come from such countries as South Korea, China, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Baldwin Wallace College is about $35,366 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,363 per year.

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Tiffin University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. Tiffin University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Tiffin, Ohio that handed out 422 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.1% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and India come to Tiffin University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Tiffin University runs, on average, about $28,480. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,000 per year.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,355 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Xavier is about $42,460 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,076 per year.

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University of Dayton landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 2,123 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 8.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to UDayton to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UDayton runs, on average, about $44,890. Graduate students pay around $18,140 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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With a ranking of #15, Columbus College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 216 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at CCAD are China, South Korea, and Indonesia. International students at CCAD can expect to pay, on average, about $37,370 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $37,370 per year.

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The College of Wooster ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. Located in Wooster, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 476 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 15.1% are international. Students studying at Wooster College come from such countries as China, India, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Wooster College runs, on average, about $55,500.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Ohio Wesleyan University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio ranking. Ohio Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Delaware, Ohio that handed out 374 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at OWU are China, Pakistan, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at OWU runs, on average, about $48,832.

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Case Western Reserve University landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 1,541 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 18.1% are international. Students studying at Case Western come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Case Western runs, on average, about $54,532. Graduate students pay around $49,398 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio list. Located in Granville, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 604 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 16.2% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Denison come from such countries as China, India, and Vietnam. International students at Denison can expect to pay, on average, about $57,500 a year to attend the school.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

With a ranking of #20, Oberlin College did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Ohio. Oberlin is located in Oberlin, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 771 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 12.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and Canada come to Oberlin to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Oberlin is about $60,243 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $29,995 a year in average tuition and fees.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 20 schools only.

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