Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,685 when living on campus and $33,706 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,230 when living on campus and $43,251 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 | ||
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,240 | $25,388 | $1,840 | $16,700 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
| Average | $14,670 | $24,215 | $1,800 | $17,215 | $17,236 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,670 for in-state students and $24,215 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% 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 Lincoln University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,384 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,200 | $25,102 | $15,240 | $25,388 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $14,537 | $23,824 | $14,670 | $24,215 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,479 for state residents and $28,112 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.61% 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 Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,636.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| 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. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $24,800 | $31,710 | $25,082 | $32,374 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Average | $20,291 | $27,665 | $20,479 | $28,112 |
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 $17,215 when a student lives on campus and $17,236 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $11,912 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $12,718 | $4,498 | $12,510 | $4,726 | - |