Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,624 when living on campus and $33,164 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,252 when living on campus and $43,792 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 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,258 | $23,750 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $13,892 | $24,520 | $1,344 | $17,388 | $17,928 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,892 for in-state students and $24,520 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 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 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,218 | $23,480 | $14,258 | $23,750 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,526 | $23,193 | $13,892 | $24,520 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,495 for state residents and $18,834 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,036 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 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,548 | $19,585 | $14,495 | $18,834 |
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 $17,388 when a student lives on campus and $17,928 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 | - |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $13,437 | $3,951 | $13,785 | $4,143 | - |