Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,968 when living on campus and $34,476 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,893 when living on campus and $45,400 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 | ||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,240 | $25,388 | $1,840 | $16,700 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $750 | $15,630 | $18,120 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,544 | $15,798 | $1,200 | $16,334 | $14,786 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| Average | $14,784 | $25,709 | $1,445 | $16,739 | $18,246 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,784 for in-state students and $25,709 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,798 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,200 | $25,102 | $15,240 | $25,388 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $14,620 | $26,494 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| Average | $14,653 | $25,054 | $14,784 | $25,709 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,874 for state residents and $27,704 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 and Shippensburg 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 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $24,800 | $31,710 | $25,082 | $32,374 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| Average | $18,649 | $27,091 | $18,874 | $27,704 |
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 $16,739 when a student lives on campus and $18,246 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $11,912 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $10,848 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,952 | $3,382 | $11,404 | $3,382 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| Average | $12,243 | $4,496 | $13,702 | $4,545 | - |