Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,322 when living on campus and $34,915 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,289 when living on campus and $44,881 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 | ||
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,960 | $16,032 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,972 | $26,958 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,208 | $25,392 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,775 | $22,599 | $1,200 | $19,676 | $23,374 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,617 | $23,583 | $1,299 | $18,406 | $19,999 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,617 for in-state students and $23,583 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,374 and Lincoln University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,852 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,944 | $26,668 | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $15,208 | $25,392 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,686 | $22,511 | $10,775 | $22,599 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,581 | $23,420 | $13,617 | $23,583 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,427 for state residents and $23,384 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,114 and West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $25,082 | $33,020 | $25,356 | $33,698 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,564 | $17,424 | $12,652 | $17,512 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,307 | $23,129 | $16,427 | $23,384 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,406 when a student lives on campus and $19,999 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lincoln University | $11,616 | $3,344 | $11,616 | $4,416 | $4,416 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $14,828 | $4,848 | $18,526 | $4,848 | $4,848 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,848 | $4,558 | $15,173 | $4,826 | $4,826 |
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