Best online colleges in Ohio
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Ohio12 schools
12 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Ohio.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit#10 in Ohio
- Mostly online students
- 73% graduate
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Gods Bible School and College
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofitTop 1% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 40% graduate
- 3
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH · Private nonprofit#74 in Ohio
- Mostly online students
- 34% graduate
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
Ashtabula, OH · PublicTop 22% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 25% graduate
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH · PublicTop 23% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 38% graduate
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Kent State University at Trumbull
Warren, OH · PublicTop 19% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 32% graduate
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Kent State University at Geauga
Burton, OH · PublicTop 21% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 20% graduate
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
East Liverpool, OH · Public#95 in Ohio
- Mostly online students
- 26% graduate
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Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH · PublicSolid: Compass grade C+
- Mostly online students
- 31% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | $19,622 | $20,625 | $66,111 | 73% |
| Gods Bible School and College | $9,329 | $4,522 | $37,722 | 40% |
| Ohio Christian University | $20,607 | $29,579 | $39,813 | 34% |
| Franklin University | $25,243 | $20,836 | $51,892 | 11% |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $12,205 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 25% |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $12,542 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 38% |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $11,135 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 32% |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,044 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 20% |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $13,392 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 26% |
| Kent State University at Salem | $13,799 | $24,500 | $45,388 | 31% |
| DeVry University-Ohio | $25,001 | $24,807 | $45,987 | 39% |
| Central State University | $13,096 | $30,739 | $33,267 | 23% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.