Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,935 when living on campus and $36,553 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,269 when living on campus and $48,887 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 | ||
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $1,549 | $15,782 | $15,782 |
Average | $17,392 | $29,726 | $1,743 | $16,800 | $17,418 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,392 for in-state students and $29,726 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.06% 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-Penn State Shenango has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,310 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $13,962 | $23,044 | $14,002 | $23,310 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
Average | $17,246 | $29,125 | $17,392 | $29,726 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,729 for state residents and $34,754 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% 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 Pennsylvania College of Technology has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,190.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
Average | $21,478 | $33,916 | $21,729 | $34,754 |
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 $16,800 when a student lives on campus and $17,418 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) | |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | $12,314 | $3,468 | $12,314 | $3,468 | - |
Average | $12,672 | $4,128 | $13,070 | $4,348 | - |