Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,090 when living on campus and $35,401 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,783 when living on campus and $46,094 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 New Kensington | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $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 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Average | $16,015 | $26,708 | $1,345 | $17,730 | $18,041 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,015 for in-state students and $26,708 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.06% 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 | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,122 | $15,520 | $11,230 | $16,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $14,620 | $26,494 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Average | $15,735 | $25,665 | $16,015 | $26,708 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,761 for state residents and $26,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.51% 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 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 New Kensington | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Average | $17,496 | $25,920 | $17,761 | $26,571 |
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 $17,730 when a student lives on campus and $18,041 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 New Kensington | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $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 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Average | $13,383 | $4,348 | $13,620 | $4,421 | - |