Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $37,512 when living on campus and $37,152 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,167 when living on campus and $47,807 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 New Kensington | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $1,549 | $15,782 | $15,782 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,020 | $18,236 |
| Average | $17,105 | $27,760 | $1,662 | $18,745 | $18,385 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,105 for in-state students and $27,760 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.99% 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 New Kensington has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $16,884 | $27,218 | $17,105 | $27,760 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,975 for state residents and $27,102 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Pennsylvania College of Technology has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,190.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $19,698 | $26,638 | $19,975 | $27,102 |
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 $18,745 when a student lives on campus and $18,385 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 New Kensington | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $12,314 | $3,468 | $12,314 | $3,468 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $14,232 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $14,505 | $4,241 | $13,925 | $4,460 | - |