You would borrow a median $19,976 — about $227 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $60,409 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Ohio State University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Ohio State University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $20,889 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University Ohio | B | $23,250 | $64,873 | 0.9 yrs |
| Denison University Ohio | B | $26,000 | $67,753 | 0.9 yrs |
| University of Dayton Ohio | B | $23,250 | $75,537 | 0.7 yrs |
| Ohio Northern University Ohio | B | $27,000 | $80,928 | 0.7 yrs |
| The College of Wooster Ohio | C | $26,500 | $59,629 | 1.3 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.