Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,099 when living on campus and $34,416 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,455 when living on campus and $45,773 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 | ||
Pennsylvania Western University | $11,388 | $16,006 | $1,240 | $16,680 | $14,250 |
Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
Average | $15,214 | $26,571 | $1,493 | $17,392 | $17,709 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,214 for in-state students and $26,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.34% 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 Western University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,006 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania Western University | $10,942 | $15,613 | $11,388 | $16,006 |
Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
Average | $14,775 | $25,713 | $15,214 | $26,571 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,525 for state residents and $24,221 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.33% 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 Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,468.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania Western University | $12,448 | $16,735 | $11,261 | $12,386 |
Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
Average | $16,529 | $24,547 | $16,525 | $24,221 |
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 $17,392 when a student lives on campus and $17,709 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) | |
Pennsylvania Western University | $13,200 | $3,480 | $10,770 | $3,480 | - |
Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
Average | $13,126 | $4,266 | $13,263 | $4,446 | - |