In Pennsylvania, 14 universities are state-owned. These schools are members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) which is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. [source: wiki] It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world.
These schools are, of course, all public schools and 4 years or high level universities. They offer BS degree and MS degree but no schools have doctorate program. Some of them has associate degree or certificate program. They commonly have campus housing (dormitory) and offer online class (distance of learning).
Locations of the State-Owned Universities in PA
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General Information and Comparison
Next table shows general information of each school and compare basic characteristics such as location and school size.
Tuition and Living Cost Comparison
Since 2009, the in-state tuition rates of the school is same and out-of-state tuition rates varies by schools. And living costs also vary depending on the city in where the school is located. Average on campus living costs of the state-owned schools is around $11,500 per year and off-campus (without family) living costs is higher as about $1,000.
These schools are, of course, all public schools and 4 years or high level universities. They offer BS degree and MS degree but no schools have doctorate program. Some of them has associate degree or certificate program. They commonly have campus housing (dormitory) and offer online class (distance of learning).
Locations of the State-Owned Universities in PA
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General Information and Comparison
Next table shows general information of each school and compare basic characteristics such as location and school size.
| Location | School Type | Degree Offer | Campus Setting | Compus Housing | Distance Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg, PA | Public, 4-year or High | 1 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Fringe | Yes | Yes |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney, PA | Public, 4-year or High | BS, Post BS, MS | Sub-urban - Large | Yes | Yes |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Clarion, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Remote | Yes | Yes |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana, PA | Public, 4-year or High | 2 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, Other | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA | Public, 4-year or High | BS, Post BS, MS | Town - Fringe | Yes | Yes |
| Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA | Public, 4-year or High | AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Sub-urban - Large | Yes | Yes |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | Public, 4-year or High | BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA | Public, 4-year or High | 2 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MS | Town - Distant | Yes | Yes |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA | Public, 4-year or High | 2 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS | Sub-urban - Large | Yes | Yes |
Tuition and Living Cost Comparison
Since 2009, the in-state tuition rates of the school is same and out-of-state tuition rates varies by schools. And living costs also vary depending on the city in where the school is located. Average on campus living costs of the state-owned schools is around $11,500 per year and off-campus (without family) living costs is higher as about $1,000.
| School Name | Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||||
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 1,842 | $ 1,200 | $ 12,068 | $ 12,068 | |
| California University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 9,984 | $ 2,672 | $ 1,000 | $ 12,910 | $ 13,693 | |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,164 | $ 2,000 | $ 11,410 | $ 11,488 | |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 12,480 | $ 2,100 | $ 950 | $ 11,875 | $ 12,200 | |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,111 | $ 1,200 | $ 11,512 | $ 12,302 | |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 9,360 | $ 2,120 | $ 1,000 | $ 10,526 | N/A | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,122 | $ 1,100 | $ 12,921 | N/A | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,119 | $ 1,100 | $ 10,630 | $ 10,630 | |
| Lock Haven University | $ 6,240 | $ 13,600 | $ 1,999 | $ 1,260 | $ 9,701 | N/A | |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,414 | $ 1,500 | $ 12,301 | $ 12,545 | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,121 | $ 1,000 | $ 10,620 | N/A | |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,616 | $ 1,200 | $ 11,014 | $ 11,014 | |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 9,360 | $ 2,266 | $ 1,425 | $ 11,469 | N/A | |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $ 6,240 | $ 15,600 | $ 2,035 | $ 1,464 | $ 11,784 | $ 15,636 | |
| Average | $ 6,240 | $ 13,942 | $ 2,193 | $ 1,243 | $ 11,482 | $ 12,397 | |