Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,161 when living on campus and $32,238 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,641 when living on campus and $41,718 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 | ||
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $750 | $17,072 | $18,120 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,544 | $15,798 | $1,200 | $16,334 | $14,786 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $20,658 | $18,236 |
The Pennsylvania State University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $14,225 | $23,705 | $1,366 | $17,570 | $16,647 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,225 for in-state students and $23,705 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,798 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $14,646 | $26,520 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
The Pennsylvania State University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $14,139 | $22,460 | $14,225 | $23,705 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,660 for state residents and $25,059 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
The Pennsylvania State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $18,442 | $24,644 | $18,660 | $25,059 |
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 $17,570 when a student lives on campus and $16,647 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) | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $12,290 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,952 | $3,382 | $11,404 | $3,382 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,870 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
The Pennsylvania State University | - | ||||
Average | $13,398 | $4,172 | $12,451 | $4,196 | - |