Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,640 when living on campus and $36,231 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,877 when living on campus and $46,468 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 | ||
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,230 | $16,434 | $1,200 | $17,436 | $17,436 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,020 | $18,236 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $15,923 | $26,160 | $1,592 | $19,125 | $18,716 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,923 for in-state students and $26,160 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,434 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,122 | $15,520 | $11,230 | $16,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,681 | $25,432 | $15,923 | $26,160 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,598 for state residents and $22,633 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Kutztown 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 | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,185 | $16,742 | $11,185 | $16,742 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,320 | $22,169 | $16,598 | $22,633 |
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 $19,125 when a student lives on campus and $18,716 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $13,116 | $4,320 | $13,116 | $4,320 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $14,232 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $14,534 | $4,591 | $14,086 | $4,630 | - |