Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,274 when living on campus and $33,732 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,795 when living on campus and $43,253 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 | ||
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $100 | $15,848 | $20,498 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,036 | $19,002 | $1,000 | $17,012 | $20,136 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $13,498 | $18,236 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| Average | $12,895 | $22,415 | $1,303 | $16,076 | $19,534 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,895 for in-state students and $22,415 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,118 and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $10,904 | $18,870 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $18,869 | $11,036 | $19,002 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| Average | $12,790 | $22,227 | $12,895 | $22,415 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,237 for state residents and $17,097 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.45% 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 West Chester 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 | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,868 | $16,728 | $11,910 | $16,770 |
| 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. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| Average | $12,160 | $17,020 | $12,237 | $17,097 |
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 $16,076 when a student lives on campus and $19,534 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $11,016 | $4,832 | $13,724 | $6,774 | - |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,154 | $5,858 | $13,362 | $6,774 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $8,710 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| Average | $11,075 | $5,001 | $14,092 | $5,442 | - |