Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,224 when living on campus and $31,731 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,947 when living on campus and $39,454 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 | ||
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,380 | $16,297 | $1,100 | $14,882 | $14,882 |
| Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | $15,204 | $1,840 | - | $16,670 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
| Average | $13,141 | $20,864 | $1,570 | $16,514 | $17,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,141 for in-state students and $20,864 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,204 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,320 | $18,927 | $11,380 | $16,297 |
| Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $15,054 | $15,054 | - | $15,204 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $13,309 | $20,999 | $13,141 | $20,864 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,311 for state residents and $24,028 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,636 | $18,225 | $12,672 | $18,261 |
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $24,680 | $31,456 | $24,962 | $32,114 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $24,164 | $24,164 | - | $24,406 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Average | $18,334 | $23,741 | $17,311 | $24,028 |
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 $16,514 when a student lives on campus and $17,021 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,802 | $2,080 | $12,802 | $2,080 | - |
| Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | - | $13,448 | $3,222 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $12,778 | $3,736 | $13,015 | $4,006 | - |