Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $57,382 when living on campus and $56,801 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 | |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | $1,460 | $14,670 | $15,990 | |
| Rosemont College | $22,171 | $1,400 | $15,351 | $15,351 | |
| Widener University | $53,638 | $1,408 | $17,420 | $11,340 | |
| Wilkes University | $42,286 | $400 | $19,199 | $13,800 | |
| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | $31,866 | $3,500 | - | $26,334 | |
| Average | $39,185 | $1,561 | $16,635 | $16,054 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,185 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Widener University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $53,638 and Rosemont College has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,171 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercyhurst University | $43,460 | $44,510 | ||
| Messiah University | $39,490 | $40,640 | ||
| Rosemont College | $21,175 | $22,171 | ||
| Widener University | $51,639 | $53,638 | ||
| Wilkes University | $41,112 | $42,286 | ||
| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | $30,821 | $31,866 | ||
| Average | $37,950 | $39,185 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,594 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Widener University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,755 and Rosemont College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,780.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mercyhurst University | $17,616 | $15,193 | ||
| Messiah University | $13,230 | $13,590 | ||
| Rosemont College | $12,990 | $12,780 | ||
| Widener University | $26,150 | $27,105 | ||
| Wilkes University | $26,064 | $26,064 | ||
| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | $16,470 | $16,830 | ||
| Average | $18,753 | $18,594 | ||
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 $16,635 when a student lives on campus and $16,054 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 | - |
| Messiah University | $11,910 | $2,760 | $11,910 | $4,080 | - |
| Rosemont College | $13,530 | $1,821 | $13,530 | $1,821 | - |
| Widener University | $15,530 | $1,890 | $8,766 | $2,574 | - |
| Wilkes University | $16,006 | $3,193 | $9,607 | $4,193 | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | - | - | $21,500 | $4,834 | - |
| Average | $14,250 | $2,385 | $12,761 | $3,294 | - |