Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $68,786 when living on campus and $67,381 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 | ||
| Messiah University | $40,640 | $1,460 | $14,670 | $15,990 | |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | $1,768 | $25,070 | $25,070 | |
| The University of the Arts | $54,290 | $1,314 | $21,548 | $19,494 | |
| Seton Hill University | $41,414 | $1,200 | $16,278 | $13,658 | |
| Susquehanna University | $57,400 | $1,200 | $17,400 | $18,400 | |
| Widener University | $53,638 | $1,408 | $17,420 | $11,340 | |
| Average | $48,664 | $1,392 | $18,731 | $17,325 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $48,664 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Susquehanna University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,400 and Messiah University has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,640 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Messiah University | $39,490 | $40,640 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| The University of the Arts | $51,130 | $54,290 | ||
| Seton Hill University | $40,224 | $41,414 | ||
| Susquehanna University | $55,160 | $57,400 | ||
| Widener University | $51,639 | $53,638 | ||
| Average | $46,624 | $48,664 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $35,671 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Susquehanna University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $56,600 and Messiah University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,590.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Messiah University | $13,230 | $13,590 | ||
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| The University of the Arts | $51,130 | $54,290 | ||
| Seton Hill University | $16,555 | $17,038 | ||
| Susquehanna University | $55,160 | $57,400 | ||
| Widener University | $26,150 | $27,105 | ||
| Average | $34,054 | $35,671 | ||
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 $18,731 when a student lives on campus and $17,325 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Messiah University | $11,910 | $2,760 | $11,910 | $4,080 | - |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $18,662 | $6,408 | $18,662 | $6,408 | - |
| The University of the Arts | $19,028 | $2,520 | $16,974 | $2,520 | - |
| Seton Hill University | $13,778 | $2,500 | $10,658 | $3,000 | - |
| Susquehanna University | $15,700 | $1,700 | $15,700 | $2,700 | - |
| Widener University | $15,530 | $1,890 | $8,766 | $2,574 | - |
| Average | $15,768 | $2,963 | $13,778 | $3,547 | - |