Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,193 when living on campus and $25,412 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,344 when living on campus and $28,563 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 | ||
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,803 | $12,583 | $1,500 | - | $17,780 |
| Delaware County Community College | $10,800 | $14,940 | $2,500 | - | $11,500 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $11,130 | $15,810 | $2,000 | - | $11,000 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $10,980 | $14,730 | $1,800 | $17,698 | $18,678 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | - | $9,050 | $2,000 | $12,326 | $13,926 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,360 | $13,080 | $2,000 | - | $6,500 |
| Average | $10,215 | $13,366 | $1,967 | $15,012 | $13,231 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,215 for in-state students and $13,366 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luzerne County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,810 and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,050 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,563 | $12,223 | $8,803 | $12,583 |
| Delaware County Community College | $10,410 | $14,400 | $10,800 | $14,940 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $10,330 | $15,060 | $11,130 | $15,810 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $10,650 | $14,820 | $10,980 | $14,730 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $8,450 | $8,450 | - | $9,050 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,090 | $12,690 | $9,360 | $13,080 |
| Average | $9,582 | $12,941 | $10,215 | $13,366 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Delaware County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Luzerne County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northampton County Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $15,012 when a student lives on campus and $13,231 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | - | - | $12,000 | $5,780 | - |
| Delaware County Community College | - | - | $6,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Luzerne County Community College | - | - | $7,400 | $3,600 | - |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $10,568 | $7,130 | $10,622 | $8,056 | - |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $10,670 | $1,656 | $11,670 | $2,256 | - |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | - | - | $5,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Average | $10,619 | $4,393 | $8,865 | $4,365 | - |