Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,445 when living on campus and $32,295 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,826 when living on campus and $40,676 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 | ||
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,240 | $25,388 | $1,840 | $16,700 | $18,236 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,544 | $15,798 | $1,200 | $16,334 | $14,786 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $1,549 | $15,782 | $15,782 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,590 | $22,971 | $1,526 | $16,330 | $16,179 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,590 for in-state students and $22,971 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania College of Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,680 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,798 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $15,200 | $25,102 | $15,240 | $25,388 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $14,122 | $13,544 | $15,798 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,504 | $21,731 | $14,590 | $22,971 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,874 for state residents and $23,062 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,818 and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $24,800 | $31,710 | $25,082 | $32,374 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $17,940 | $25,680 | $17,940 | $25,680 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,727 | $22,820 | $16,874 | $23,062 |
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 $16,330 when a student lives on campus and $16,179 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $11,912 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,952 | $3,382 | $11,404 | $3,382 | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $12,314 | $3,468 | $12,314 | $3,468 | - |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,421 | $3,909 | $12,246 | $3,933 | - |