Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,939 when living on campus and $34,130 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,945 when living on campus and $47,137 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 | ||
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $100 | $15,848 | $20,498 |
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $750 | $15,630 | $18,120 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Average | $15,959 | $28,965 | $974 | $16,006 | $17,197 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,959 for in-state students and $28,965 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $10,904 | $18,870 |
| Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $14,620 | $26,494 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Average | $15,670 | $27,958 | $15,959 | $28,965 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,285 for state residents and $35,935 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,804 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,636.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Average | $20,810 | $34,866 | $21,285 | $35,935 |
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 $16,006 when a student lives on campus and $17,197 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $11,016 | $4,832 | $13,724 | $6,774 | - |
| Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $10,848 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Average | $11,875 | $4,131 | $12,462 | $4,736 | - |