Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,882 when living on campus and $31,129 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,370 when living on campus and $38,617 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 | ||
| Pennsylvania Western University | $11,388 | $16,006 | $1,240 | $16,680 | $14,250 |
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $1,549 | $15,782 | $15,782 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $20,658 | $18,236 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $14,446 | $21,935 | $1,557 | $16,879 | $15,126 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,446 for in-state students and $21,935 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,006 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $10,942 | $15,613 | $11,388 | $16,006 |
| Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,174 | $21,530 | $14,446 | $21,935 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,389 for state residents and $22,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,468.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $12,448 | $16,735 | $11,261 | $12,386 |
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,616 | $23,425 | $16,389 | $22,507 |
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 $16,879 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) | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $13,200 | $3,480 | $10,770 | $3,480 | - |
| Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $12,314 | $3,468 | $12,314 | $3,468 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,870 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| The Pennsylvania State University | - | ||||
| Average | $13,111 | $3,768 | $11,088 | $4,038 | - |