Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,816 when living on campus and $34,762 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,940 when living on campus and $44,886 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 State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,544 | $15,798 | $1,200 | $16,334 | $14,786 |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,357 | $26,481 | $1,366 | $17,093 | $17,039 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,357 for in-state students and $26,481 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,890 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 State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,189 | $25,278 | $16,357 | $26,481 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,452 for state residents and $31,446 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,804 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $24,680 | $31,456 | $24,962 | $32,114 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,051 | $30,717 | $21,452 | $31,446 |
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 $17,093 when a student lives on campus and $17,039 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,952 | $3,382 | $11,404 | $3,382 | - |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,397 | $3,696 | $13,070 | $3,969 | - |
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