Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,092 when living on campus and $33,663 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,449 when living on campus and $43,020 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 | ||
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,230 | $16,434 | $1,200 | $17,436 | $17,436 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $750 | $17,072 | $18,120 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $14,116 | $23,473 | $1,494 | $17,482 | $18,053 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,116 for in-state students and $23,473 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,434 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,122 | $15,520 | $11,230 | $16,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $14,646 | $26,520 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,070 | $23,123 | $14,116 | $23,473 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,185 for state residents and $16,742 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,185 | $16,742 | $11,185 | $16,742 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,185 | $16,742 | $11,185 | $16,742 |
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 $17,482 when a student lives on campus and $18,053 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $13,116 | $4,320 | $13,116 | $4,320 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $12,290 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $12,812 | $4,670 | $13,360 | $4,693 | - |