Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $59,227 when living on campus and $56,963 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 | ||
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | $1,200 | $16,535 | $13,511 | |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | $1,768 | $25,070 | $25,070 | |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | $1,500 | $19,680 | $17,466 | |
| Widener University | $53,638 | $1,408 | $17,420 | $11,340 | |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $28,185 | $1,000 | $15,110 | $15,110 | |
| Average | $39,089 | $1,375 | $18,763 | $16,499 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,089 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Widener University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $53,638 and University of Valley Forge has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,510 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercyhurst University | $43,460 | $44,510 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| University of Valley Forge | $23,750 | $24,510 | ||
| Widener University | $51,639 | $53,638 | ||
| Washington & Jefferson College | $50,192 | $28,185 | ||
| Average | $42,228 | $39,089 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,110 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,000 and University of Valley Forge has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,540.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercyhurst University | $17,616 | $15,193 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| University of Valley Forge | $9,270 | $9,540 | ||
| Widener University | $26,150 | $27,105 | ||
| Washington & Jefferson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $23,784 | $24,110 | ||
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 $18,763 when a student lives on campus and $16,499 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mercyhurst University | $14,274 | $2,261 | $11,250 | $2,261 | - |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $18,662 | $6,408 | $18,662 | $6,408 | - |
| University of Valley Forge | $11,410 | $8,270 | $9,196 | $8,270 | - |
| Widener University | $15,530 | $1,890 | $8,766 | $2,574 | - |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $13,910 | $1,200 | $13,910 | $1,200 | - |
| Average | $14,757 | $4,006 | $12,357 | $4,143 | - |