Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,248 when living on campus and $33,457 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,661 when living on campus and $54,870 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 | ||
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| Average | $14,565 | $35,978 | $1,355 | $17,329 | $17,538 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,565 for in-state students and $35,978 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and North Carolina State University at Raleigh has the lowest tuition & fees of $31,767 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| Average | $14,482 | $34,760 | $14,565 | $35,978 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,669 for state residents and $37,811 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.51% 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,433.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| Average | $18,358 | $36,529 | $18,669 | $37,811 |
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 $17,329 when a student lives on campus and $17,538 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $13,375 | $3,955 | $13,584 | $3,955 | - |