Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,993 when living on campus and $50,476 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 | ||
| Delaware Valley University | $43,300 | $1,000 | $16,790 | $16,790 | |
| Duquesne University | $47,146 | $1,440 | $19,578 | $21,238 | |
| Lackawanna College | $17,950 | $1,500 | $14,720 | $10,838 | |
| Marywood University | $39,570 | $1,250 | $17,924 | $17,690 | |
| Peirce College | $15,060 | $1,200 | - | $10,400 | |
| Wilkes University | $42,286 | $400 | $19,199 | $13,800 | |
| Average | $34,219 | $1,132 | $17,642 | $15,126 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,219 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Duquesne University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $47,146 and Peirce College has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,060 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Delaware Valley University | $42,120 | $43,300 | ||
| Duquesne University | $45,376 | $47,146 | ||
| Lackawanna College | $17,340 | $17,950 | ||
| Marywood University | $38,226 | $39,570 | ||
| Peirce College | $15,060 | $15,060 | ||
| Wilkes University | $41,112 | $42,286 | ||
| Average | $33,206 | $34,219 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,703 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Duquesne University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,568 and Delaware Valley University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,940.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Delaware Valley University | $8,936 | $9,084 | ||
| Duquesne University | $25,578 | $26,568 | ||
| Lackawanna College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Marywood University | $11,520 | $12,504 | ||
| Peirce College | $14,296 | $14,296 | ||
| Wilkes University | $26,064 | $26,064 | ||
| Average | $17,279 | $17,703 | ||
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 $17,642 when a student lives on campus and $15,126 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Delaware Valley University | $14,750 | $2,040 | $14,750 | $2,040 | - |
| Duquesne University | $15,620 | $3,958 | $13,324 | $7,914 | - |
| Lackawanna College | $12,110 | $2,610 | $7,660 | $3,178 | - |
| Marywood University | $15,100 | $2,824 | $13,928 | $3,762 | - |
| Peirce College | - | - | $8,000 | $2,400 | - |
| Wilkes University | $16,006 | $3,193 | $9,607 | $4,193 | - |
| Average | $14,717 | $2,925 | $11,212 | $3,915 | - |