Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,128 when living on campus and $34,358 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,771 when living on campus and $42,002 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 Western University | $11,388 | $16,006 | $1,240 | $16,680 | $14,250 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $100 | $15,848 | $20,498 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 | $1,240 | $21,434 | $21,434 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | $15,204 | $1,840 | - | $16,670 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,889 | $22,532 | $1,252 | $17,987 | $18,218 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,889 for in-state students and $22,532 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Temple University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,462 and Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,204 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $10,942 | $15,613 | $11,388 | $16,006 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $10,904 | $18,870 | $10,904 | $18,870 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Temple University | $21,097 | $35,603 | $22,082 | $37,462 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $15,054 | $15,054 | - | $15,204 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,627 | $21,995 | $14,889 | $22,532 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,636 for state residents and $21,772 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,558 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,468.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $12,448 | $16,735 | $11,261 | $12,386 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Temple University | $21,455 | $27,596 | $22,010 | $28,523 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $24,164 | $24,164 | - | $24,406 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $19,356 | $22,832 | $16,636 | $21,772 |
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 $17,987 when a student lives on campus and $18,218 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $13,200 | $3,480 | $10,770 | $3,480 | - |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $11,016 | $4,832 | $13,724 | $6,774 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Temple University | $16,968 | $4,466 | $16,968 | $4,466 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | - | - | $13,448 | $3,222 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,728 | $4,259 | $13,672 | $4,546 | - |