Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,806 when living on campus and $35,465 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,645 when living on campus and $45,304 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 New Kensington | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,507 | $14,615 | $1,992 | $13,536 | $15,136 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $15,459 | $25,298 | $1,750 | $17,597 | $18,256 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,459 for in-state students and $25,298 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,615 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,507 | $14,615 | $10,507 | $14,615 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,238 | $24,758 | $15,459 | $25,298 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,335 for state residents and $23,370 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,464 and Slippery Rock 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 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $12,659 | $18,216 | $12,659 | $18,216 |
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $17,057 | $22,906 | $17,335 | $23,370 |
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 $17,597 when a student lives on campus and $18,256 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 New Kensington | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,584 | $2,952 | $10,496 | $4,640 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $13,349 | $4,249 | $13,562 | $4,694 | - |