Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $41,051 when living on campus and $40,388 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,103 when living on campus and $53,440 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 | ||
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
| Average | $19,013 | $32,065 | $1,540 | $20,498 | $19,835 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,013 for in-state students and $32,065 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,668 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $18,501 | $30,987 | $19,013 | $32,065 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,546 for state residents and $30,772 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.67% 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 Temple University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,555.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Average | $23,128 | $29,970 | $23,546 | $30,772 |
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 $20,498 when a student lives on campus and $19,835 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $15,871 | $4,627 | $15,208 | $4,627 | - |