Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,272 when living on campus and $36,905 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,186 when living on campus and $52,819 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $14,630 | $26,504 | $750 | $17,272 | $18,120 |
Average | $17,432 | $33,346 | $1,295 | $17,545 | $18,178 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,432 for in-state students and $33,346 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,504 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $14,630 | $26,504 | $14,630 | $26,504 |
Average | $17,233 | $32,578 | $17,432 | $33,346 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,518 for state residents and $43,828 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $43,266.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
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 $17,545 when a student lives on campus and $18,178 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $12,490 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
Average | $12,760 | $4,785 | $13,393 | $4,785 | - |