Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,626 when living on campus and $35,758 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,155 when living on campus and $48,287 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 Hazleton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $750 | $17,072 | $18,120 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Lock Haven University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $16,633 | $29,162 | $1,254 | $16,740 | $17,872 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,633 for in-state students and $29,162 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% 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 State University-Penn State Hazleton has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,118 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $14,646 | $26,520 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Lock Haven University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,502 | $28,377 | $16,633 | $29,162 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,013 for state residents and $38,574 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.92% 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 State University-Penn State Hazleton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,558.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 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-Johnstown | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Lock Haven University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $25,411 | $37,480 | $26,013 | $38,574 |
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 $16,740 when a student lives on campus and $17,872 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 Hazleton | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $12,290 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Lock Haven University | - | ||||
| Average | $12,577 | $4,163 | $13,553 | $4,319 | - |