Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,532 when living on campus and $33,964 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,190 when living on campus and $43,621 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 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $750 | $17,072 | $18,120 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | $15,204 | $1,840 | - | $16,670 |
| Average | $15,390 | $25,048 | $1,618 | $16,524 | $16,956 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,390 for in-state students and $25,048 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 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 | |
| Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $14,646 | $26,520 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $15,054 | $15,054 | - | $15,204 |
| Average | $15,154 | $24,520 | $15,390 | $25,048 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,396 for state residents and $29,059 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 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 | |
| Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $24,164 | $24,164 | - | $24,406 |
| Average | $20,151 | $28,419 | $18,396 | $29,059 |
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 $16,524 when a student lives on campus and $16,956 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $12,290 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | - | $13,448 | $3,222 | - |
| Average | $12,101 | $4,424 | $12,492 | $4,464 | - |