Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,376 when living on campus and $28,842 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,710 when living on campus and $38,176 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $12,520 | $21,855 | $1,546 | $14,310 | $14,776 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,520 for in-state students and $21,855 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,310 and Lincoln University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,384 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $13,962 | $23,044 | $14,002 | $23,310 |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $12,240 | $20,140 | $12,520 | $21,855 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,709 for state residents and $17,973 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,472 and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $11,556 | $17,820 | $11,709 | $17,973 |
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 $14,310 when a student lives on campus and $14,776 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $11,083 | $3,227 | $10,628 | $4,148 | - |