Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,106 when living on campus and $30,622 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,277 when living on campus and $36,793 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Pennsylvania Western University | $11,388 | $16,006 | $1,240 | $16,680 | $14,250 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,380 | $16,297 | $1,100 | $14,882 | $14,882 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,230 | $16,434 | $1,200 | $17,436 | $17,436 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,544 | $15,798 | $1,200 | $16,334 | $14,786 |
| Average | $12,915 | $19,086 | $1,403 | $16,788 | $16,304 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,915 for in-state students and $19,086 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,798 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $10,942 | $15,613 | $11,388 | $16,006 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,320 | $18,927 | $11,380 | $16,297 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,122 | $15,520 | $11,230 | $16,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $13,962 | $23,044 | $14,002 | $23,310 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
| Average | $12,774 | $18,933 | $12,915 | $19,086 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,862 for state residents and $16,145 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,468.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $12,448 | $16,735 | $11,261 | $12,386 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,636 | $18,225 | $12,672 | $18,261 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,185 | $16,742 | $11,185 | $16,742 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| Average | $12,150 | $17,223 | $11,862 | $16,145 |
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 $16,788 when a student lives on campus and $16,304 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $13,200 | $3,480 | $10,770 | $3,480 | - |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,802 | $2,080 | $12,802 | $2,080 | - |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $13,116 | $4,320 | $13,116 | $4,320 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,952 | $3,382 | $11,404 | $3,382 | - |
| Average | $13,178 | $3,610 | $12,498 | $3,806 | - |