Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,101 when living on campus and $33,751 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,925 when living on campus and $45,575 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 | ||
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,687 for in-state students and $22,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.72% compared to the previous year.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,564 for state residents and $17,424 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Chester University of Pennsylvania requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,932 and West Chester 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 | |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
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 $17,214 when a student lives on campus and $21,864 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| The Pennsylvania State University | - | ||||
| Average | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |