Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,306 when living on campus and $33,818 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,034 when living on campus and $42,547 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 | ||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,240 | $25,388 | $1,840 | $16,700 | $18,236 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $12,262 | $16,232 | $1,000 | $16,000 | $15,960 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $14,366 | $23,094 | $1,672 | $17,268 | $17,781 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,366 for in-state students and $23,094 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,668 and Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,232 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $13,962 | $23,044 | $14,002 | $23,310 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,200 | $25,102 | $15,240 | $25,388 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $12,262 | $22,232 | $12,262 | $16,232 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,334 | $24,070 | $14,366 | $23,094 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,701 for state residents and $27,398 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $24,800 | $31,710 | $25,082 | $32,374 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $11,939 | $16,799 | $11,939 | $16,799 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,513 | $26,951 | $20,701 | $27,398 |
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 $17,268 when a student lives on campus and $17,781 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $11,912 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $12,600 | $3,400 | $12,160 | $3,800 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $12,827 | $4,441 | $13,190 | $4,590 | - |