Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,324 when living on campus and $33,986 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,705 when living on campus and $44,367 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 Western University | $11,388 | $16,006 | $1,240 | $16,680 | $14,250 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,258 | $23,750 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $15,346 | $25,727 | $1,469 | $16,509 | $17,171 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,346 for in-state students and $25,727 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,890 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,006 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $10,942 | $15,613 | $11,388 | $16,006 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,218 | $23,480 | $14,258 | $23,750 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,144 | $24,970 | $15,346 | $25,727 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,096 for state residents and $29,845 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,804 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,468.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $12,448 | $16,735 | $11,261 | $12,386 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $24,680 | $31,456 | $24,962 | $32,114 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,090 | $30,565 | $21,096 | $29,845 |
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 $16,509 when a student lives on campus and $17,171 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $13,200 | $3,480 | $10,770 | $3,480 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,310 | $3,199 | $13,018 | $4,152 | - |