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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $56,326 when living on campus and $56,735 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Arcadia University $48,290 $1,500 $17,350 $26,240
Curtis Institute of Music $6,000 $4,530 $23,545 $27,182
Moore College of Art and Design $50,279 $4,500 $19,956 $20,368
Mount Aloysius College $26,156 $2,500 $15,194 $13,000
University of Valley Forge $24,510 $1,500 $19,680 $17,466
Widener University $53,638 $1,408 $17,420 $11,340
Average$34,812$2,656$18,858$19,266

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,812 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -11.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Widener University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $53,638 and Curtis Institute of Music has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,000 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Arcadia University $47,130$48,290
Curtis Institute of Music $5,930$6,000
Moore College of Art and Design $47,990$50,279
Mount Aloysius College $25,510$26,156
University of Valley Forge $23,750$24,510
Widener University $51,639$53,638
Average$39,204$34,812

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $30,595 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 21.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Moore College of Art and Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,930 and University of Valley Forge has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,540.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Arcadia University $27,674$33,613
Curtis Institute of Music The graduate tuition information is not available.
Moore College of Art and Design $46,313$65,469
Mount Aloysius College $16,686$17,246
University of Valley Forge $9,270$9,540
Widener University $26,150$27,105
Average$25,219$30,595

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,858 when a student lives on campus and $19,266 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Arcadia University
$16,250$1,100 $25,140$1,100-
Curtis Institute of Music
$20,653$2,892 $21,400$5,782-
Moore College of Art and Design
$18,756$1,200 $16,368$4,000-
Mount Aloysius College
$12,194$3,000 $10,000$3,000-
University of Valley Forge
$11,410$8,270 $9,196$8,270-
Widener University
$15,530$1,890 $8,766$2,574-
Average$15,799 $3,059$15,145 $4,121-