Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,478 when living on campus and $34,112 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,747 when living on campus and $43,381 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Lincoln University | $12,512 | $19,384 | $1,597 | $14,396 | $12,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | $15,204 | $1,840 | - | $16,670 |
Average | $15,337 | $24,606 | $1,800 | $16,341 | $16,975 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,337 for in-state students and $24,606 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,204 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Lincoln University | $11,910 | $18,456 | $12,512 | $19,384 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $15,054 | $15,054 | - | $15,204 |
Average | $15,103 | $24,033 | $15,337 | $24,606 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,396 for state residents and $29,059 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 and Lincoln University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,636.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Lincoln University | $11,274 | $18,942 | $11,274 | $18,942 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $24,164 | $24,164 | - | $24,406 |
Average | $20,151 | $28,419 | $18,396 | $29,059 |
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 $16,341 when a student lives on campus and $16,975 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Lincoln University | $11,060 | $3,336 | $7,820 | $4,416 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | - | $13,448 | $3,222 | - |
Average | $12,037 | $4,304 | $12,510 | $4,465 | - |