Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,069 when living on campus and $34,301 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,578 when living on campus and $42,810 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 Greater Allegheny | $14,408 | $24,134 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,208 | $25,392 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $14,710 | $26,584 | $738 | $17,930 | $19,050 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,570 | $15,824 | $1,200 | $17,122 | $15,330 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,474 | $22,984 | $1,085 | $18,510 | $18,742 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,474 for in-state students and $22,984 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,534 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,574 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $14,408 | $24,134 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,180 | $25,118 | $15,208 | $25,392 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $14,630 | $26,504 | $14,710 | $26,584 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,394 | $15,648 | $13,570 | $15,824 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,396 | $22,786 | $14,474 | $22,984 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,330 for state residents and $17,190 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,190 and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,330 | $17,190 | $12,330 | $17,190 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,510 when a student lives on campus and $18,742 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 Greater Allegheny | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $13,120 | $4,810 | $14,240 | $4,810 | $4,810 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $13,340 | $3,782 | $11,548 | $3,782 | $3,782 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,852 | $4,658 | $14,084 | $4,658 | $4,658 |
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