Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,691 when living on campus and $35,143 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,350 when living on campus and $46,801 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 | ||
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $15,672 | $27,331 | $1,530 | $17,489 | $17,941 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,672 for in-state students and $27,331 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,356 | $25,740 | $15,672 | $27,331 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,077 for state residents and $22,764 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,558 and Commonwealth 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 | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,647 | $22,147 | $17,077 | $22,764 |
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 $17,489 when a student lives on campus and $17,941 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $13,365 | $4,124 | $13,620 | $4,321 | - |