Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,598 when living on campus and $34,182 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,692 when living on campus and $45,276 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,020 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,945 | $26,039 | $1,341 | $17,313 | $17,896 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,945 for in-state students and $26,039 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,890 and Pennsylvania Western University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,006 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,719 | $25,298 | $14,945 | $26,039 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,963 for state residents and $24,948 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,804 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $17,014 | $25,850 | $16,963 | $24,948 |
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 $17,313 when a student lives on campus and $17,896 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 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $14,232 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,332 | $3,982 | $13,754 | $4,143 | - |