Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $54,011 when living on campus and $54,061 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Gratz College | $20,633 | - | - | - | |
Messiah University | $40,640 | $1,460 | $14,670 | $15,990 | |
Seton Hill University | $41,414 | $1,200 | $16,278 | $13,658 | |
Susquehanna University | $57,400 | $1,200 | $17,400 | $18,400 | |
York College of Pennsylvania | $24,606 | $1,200 | $14,880 | $15,380 | |
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $36,939 | $1,265 | $15,807 | $15,857 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,939 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Susquehanna University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,400 and Gratz College has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,648 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Gratz College | $20,633 | $20,633 | ||
Messiah University | $39,490 | $40,640 | ||
Seton Hill University | $40,224 | $41,414 | ||
Susquehanna University | $55,160 | $57,400 | ||
York College of Pennsylvania | $23,328 | $24,606 | ||
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $35,767 | $36,939 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,761 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Susquehanna University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $56,600 and York College of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,240.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Gratz College | $17,042 | $18,537 | ||
Messiah University | $13,230 | $13,590 | ||
Seton Hill University | $16,555 | $17,038 | ||
Susquehanna University | $55,160 | $57,400 | ||
York College of Pennsylvania | $11,574 | $12,240 | ||
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $22,712 | $23,761 |
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 $15,807 when a student lives on campus and $15,857 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Gratz College | - | - | - | - | - |
Messiah University | $11,910 | $2,760 | $11,910 | $4,080 | - |
Seton Hill University | $13,778 | $2,500 | $10,658 | $3,000 | - |
Susquehanna University | $15,700 | $1,700 | $15,700 | $2,700 | - |
York College of Pennsylvania | $12,780 | $2,100 | $12,780 | $2,600 | - |
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $13,542 | $2,265 | $12,762 | $3,095 | - |