Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $70,573 when living on campus and $69,294 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 | ||
| Duquesne University | $47,146 | $1,440 | $19,578 | $21,238 | |
| Haverford College | $68,300 | $1,240 | $20,842 | $20,842 | |
| Marywood University | $39,570 | $1,250 | $17,924 | $17,690 | |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | $1,200 | $16,535 | $13,511 | |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | $1,768 | $25,070 | $25,070 | |
| Widener University | $53,638 | $1,408 | $17,420 | $11,340 | |
| Average | $49,627 | $1,384 | $19,562 | $18,282 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,627 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Haverford College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,300 and Marywood University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,570 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Duquesne University | $45,376 | $47,146 | ||
| Haverford College | $63,348 | $68,300 | ||
| Marywood University | $38,226 | $39,570 | ||
| Mercyhurst University | $43,460 | $44,510 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Widener University | $51,639 | $53,638 | ||
| Average | $47,358 | $49,627 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,194 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,000 and Marywood University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,200.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Duquesne University | $25,578 | $26,568 | ||
| Haverford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Marywood University | $11,520 | $12,504 | ||
| Mercyhurst University | $17,616 | $15,193 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Widener University | $26,150 | $27,105 | ||
| Average | $24,593 | $25,194 | ||
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 $19,562 when a student lives on campus and $18,282 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Duquesne University | $15,620 | $3,958 | $13,324 | $7,914 | - |
| Haverford College | $18,880 | $1,962 | $18,880 | $1,962 | - |
| Marywood University | $15,100 | $2,824 | $13,928 | $3,762 | - |
| Mercyhurst University | $14,274 | $2,261 | $11,250 | $2,261 | - |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $18,662 | $6,408 | $18,662 | $6,408 | - |
| Widener University | $15,530 | $1,890 | $8,766 | $2,574 | - |
| Average | $16,344 | $3,217 | $14,135 | $4,147 | - |