Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $59,883 when living on campus and $60,058 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 | ||
| Arcadia University | $48,290 | $1,500 | $17,350 | $26,240 | |
| Eastern University | $37,420 | $1,424 | $17,506 | $11,466 | |
| Moore College of Art and Design | $50,279 | $4,500 | $19,956 | $20,368 | |
| Ursinus College | $59,196 | $1,000 | $17,386 | $17,386 | |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | $1,500 | $19,680 | $17,466 | |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | $23,900 | $1,200 | $12,700 | $12,700 | |
| Average | $40,599 | $1,854 | $17,430 | $17,604 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,599 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ursinus College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $59,196 and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,900 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Arcadia University | $47,130 | $48,290 | ||
| Eastern University | $36,464 | $37,420 | ||
| Moore College of Art and Design | $47,990 | $50,279 | ||
| Ursinus College | $58,016 | $59,196 | ||
| University of Valley Forge | $23,750 | $24,510 | ||
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | $23,900 | $23,900 | ||
| Average | $39,542 | $40,599 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,957 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 22.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Moore College of Art and Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,930 and University of Valley Forge has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,540.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Arcadia University | $27,674 | $33,613 | ||
| Eastern University | $14,346 | $14,724 | ||
| Moore College of Art and Design | $46,313 | $65,469 | ||
| Ursinus College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Valley Forge | $9,270 | $9,540 | ||
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | $16,440 | $16,440 | ||
| Average | $22,809 | $27,957 | ||
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 $17,430 when a student lives on campus and $17,604 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Arcadia University | $16,250 | $1,100 | $25,140 | $1,100 | - |
| Eastern University | $13,168 | $4,338 | $9,891 | $1,575 | - |
| Moore College of Art and Design | $18,756 | $1,200 | $16,368 | $4,000 | - |
| Ursinus College | $15,064 | $2,322 | $15,064 | $2,322 | - |
| University of Valley Forge | $11,410 | $8,270 | $9,196 | $8,270 | - |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | $9,900 | $2,800 | $9,900 | $2,800 | - |
| Average | $14,091 | $3,338 | $14,260 | $3,345 | - |