Tuition and Living Cost Comparison between State-Owned Universities in Pennsylvania

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.

LocationSchool TypeDegree OfferCampus SettingCompus Housing Distance Learning
Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg, PAPublic, 4-year or High1 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSTown - DistantYesYes
California University of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSTown - FringeYesYes
Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaCheyney, PAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MSSub-urban - Large YesYes
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaClarion, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, MS, Post MSTown - RemoteYesYes
East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, MSTown - DistantYesYes
Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaEdinboro, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSTown - DistantYesYes
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main CampusIndiana, PAPublic, 4-year or High2 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, OtherTown - DistantYesYes
Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MSTown - FringeYesYes
Lock Haven UniversityLock Haven, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, MSTown - DistantYesYes
Mansfield University of PennsylvaniaMansfield, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSTown - DistantYesYes
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville, PAPublic, 4-year or HighAS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSSub-urban - Large YesYes
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg, PAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, Post MSTown - DistantYesYes
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PAPublic, 4-year or High2 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MSTown - DistantYesYes
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PAPublic, 4-year or High2 Year Cert, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MSSub-urban - LargeYesYes



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.


PA State-Owned Universities 2012 College Tuition Comparison Summary Table
School NameTuitionFeesBooks & Supplies Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff 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$ 10,526N/A
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus $ 6,240$ 15,600$ 2,122$ 1,100$ 12,921N/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$ 9,701N/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$ 10,620N/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$ 11,469N/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

University Of California (Branches) Tuition Rates Over Past 10 Years

We analyze University of California tuition rates for over the past 10 years (2003 - 2012). University of California has 10 branches over the CA state. We provide tuition change graph, year on year tuition rate comparison chart, and 10 year cumulative tuition chart. (we exclude UC California due to the lack of data)

If you want to check all information about University of California, please check list of University of California branches.. And it's useful to check tuition and financial aid statistics and comparison for University of California.


General Information of University of California

LocationSchool TypeDegree OfferCampus SettingCampus Housing Distance Learning
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, OtherCity - MidsizeYesNo
University of California-DavisDavis, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, OtherSub-urban - SmallYesYes
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, OtherCity - MidsizeYesYes
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, MS, Post MS, OtherCity - LargeYesYes
University of California-MercedMerced, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, MS, OtherRural - FringeYesNo
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, OtherCity - LargeYesNo
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, MS, Post MS, OtherCity - LargeYesNo
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPublic, 4-year or HighPost BS, MS, Post MS, OtherCity - LargeYesYes
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, OtherSub-urban - Midsize;YesYes
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CAPublic, 4-year or HighBS, Post BS, MS, OtherCity - SmallYesNo


10 Year Tuition Change of University of California

Since 2009, All branches of University of California has same tuition rates. However, total costs including fees and living costs vary depending on their location. See University of California Cost Comparison for detail.
University of California 10 Years Tuition Change Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
University of California-Berkeley$4,336$5,858$6,730$6,512$6,654$7,165$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Davis$4,765$6,438$7,557$7,457$7,576$8,124$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Irvine$4,739$6,165$6,895$6,770$6,794$7,556$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Los Angeles$4,388$5,820$6,586$6,504$6,522$7,165$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Riverside$4,550$5,951$6,684$6,590$6,590$7,355$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-San Diego$4,628$6,105$6,851$6,684$6,688$7,456$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Santa Barbara$4,504$6,148$7,062$6,997$7,010$7,896$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
University of California-Santa Cruz$4,520$6,191$7,023$6,949$7,017$7,646$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220
Average$4,554$6,085$6,924$6,808$6,856$7,545$6,262$7,473$9,402$11,220


10 Year Tuition Rates (Year on Year)

>University of California 10 Years Tuition Rates (Year on Year) Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
University of California-Berkeley0.00%35.10%14.89%-3.24%2.18%7.68%-12.60%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Davis0.00%35.11%17.38%-1.32%1.60%7.23%-22.92%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Irvine0.00%30.09%11.84%-1.81%0.35%11.22%-17.13%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Los Angeles0.00%32.63%13.16%-1.25%0.28%9.86%-12.60%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Riverside0.00%30.79%12.32%-1.41%0.00%11.61%-14.86%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-San Diego0.00%31.91%12.22%-2.44%0.06%11.48%-16.01%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Santa Barbara0.00%36.50%14.87%-0.92%0.19%12.64%-20.69%19.34%25.81%19.34%
University of California-Santa Cruz0.00%36.97%13.44%-1.05%0.98%8.96%-18.10%19.34%25.81%19.34%
Average0.00%33.64%13.76%-1.68%0.70%10.09%-16.87%19.34%25.81%19.34%


10 Year Tuition Rates (Cumulative)

University of California 10 Years Tuition Rates (Cumulative) Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
University of California-Berkeley0.00%35.10%55.21%50.18%53.46%65.24%44.42%72.35%116.84%158.76%
University of California-Davis0.00%35.11%58.59%56.50%58.99%70.49%31.42%56.83%97.31%135.47%
University of California-Irvine0.00%30.09%45.49%42.86%43.36%59.44%32.14%57.69%98.40%136.76%
University of California-Los Angeles0.00%32.63%50.09%48.22%48.63%63.29%42.71%70.31%114.27%155.70%
University of California-Riverside0.00%30.79%46.90%44.84%44.84%61.65%37.63%64.24%106.64%146.59%
University of California-San Diego0.00%31.91%48.03%44.43%44.51%61.11%35.31%61.47%103.15%142.44%
University of California-Santa Barbara0.00%36.50%56.79%55.35%55.64%75.31%39.03%65.92%108.75%149.11%
University of California-Santa Cruz0.00%36.97%55.38%53.74%55.24%69.16%38.54%65.33%108.01%148.23%
Average0.00%33.64%52.06%49.51%50.58%65.71%37.65%64.27%106.67%146.63%


University of California-BerkeleyUniversity of California-DavisUniversity of California-IrvineUniversity of California-Los AngelesUniversity of California-RiversideUniversity of California-San DiegoUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraUniversity of California-Santa Cruz
2003$4,336.00$4,765.00$4,739.00$4,388.00$4,550.00$4,628.00$4,504.00$4,520.00
2004$5,858.00$6,438.00$6,165.00$5,820.00$5,951.00$6,105.00$6,148.00$6,191.00
2005$6,730.00$7,557.00$6,895.00$6,586.00$6,684.00$6,851.00$7,062.00$7,023.00
2006$6,512.00$7,457.00$6,770.00$6,504.00$6,590.00$6,684.00$6,997.00$6,949.00
2007$6,654.00$7,576.00$6,794.00$6,522.00$6,590.00$6,688.00$7,010.00$7,017.00
2008$7,165.00$8,124.00$7,556.00$7,165.00$7,355.00$7,456.00$7,896.00$7,646.00
2009$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00$6,262.00
2010$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00$7,473.00
2011$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00$9,402.00
2012$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00$11,220.00
University of California-BerkeleyUniversity of California-DavisUniversity of California-IrvineUniversity of California-Los AngelesUniversity of California-RiversideUniversity of California-San DiegoUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraUniversity of California-Santa Cruz
200300000000
200435.1035.1130.0932.6330.7931.9136.5036.97
200514.8917.3811.8413.1612.3212.2214.8713.44
2006-3.24-1.32-1.81-1.25-1.41-2.44-0.92-1.05
20072.181.600.350.280.000.060.190.98
20087.687.2311.229.8611.6111.4812.648.96
2009-12.60-22.92-17.13-12.60-14.86-16.01-20.69-18.10
201019.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.34
201125.8125.8125.8125.8125.8125.8125.8125.81
201219.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.3419.34
University of California-BerkeleyUniversity of California-DavisUniversity of California-IrvineUniversity of California-Los AngelesUniversity of California-RiversideUniversity of California-San DiegoUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraUniversity of California-Santa Cruz
200300000000
200435.1035.1130.0932.6330.7931.9136.5036.97
200555.2158.5945.4950.0946.9048.0356.7955.38
200650.1856.5042.8648.2244.8444.4355.3553.74
200753.4658.9943.3648.6344.8444.5155.6455.24
200865.2470.4959.4463.2961.6561.1175.3169.16
200944.4231.4232.1442.7137.6335.3139.0338.54
201072.3556.8357.6970.3164.2461.4765.9265.33
2011116.8497.3198.40114.27106.64103.15108.75108.01
2012158.76135.47136.76155.70146.59142.44149.11148.23

10 Year California State Tuition Rates Changes Charts and Tables


We analyze California State college tuition rates for over the past 10 years (2003 - 2012). We provide tuition change graph, year on year tuition rate comparison chart, and 10 year cumulative tuition chart.

If you want to check all colleges in California, please check California college list. And it's useful to check California tuition and financial aid statistics.


General Information of California State Colleges
  • Public Colleges: 186 Schools
  • Private Colleges:  584 Schools
  • Certificate Programs (Any Type): 620 Schools
  • Associate Degree: 319 Schools
  • Bachelor Degree: 210 Schools
  • Master Degree: 196 Schools
  • Doctorate: 69 Schools
  • Online Degree Offer: 328 Schools

10 Year Tuition Change of California Colleges.

California State 10 Years College Tuition Change Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
In-State$8,364$9,065$9,640$10,095$10,641$11,279$11,292$11,942$12,527$13,114
Out-of-State$10,230$11,048$11,862$12,316$12,988$13,743$13,872$14,663$15,268$15,853


10 Year Tuition Rates (Year on Year) of California Colleges.

California State 10 Years College Rates (Year on Year) Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
In-State-8.37%6.35%4.72%5.41%6.00%0.12%5.76%4.90%4.69%
Out-of-State-7.99%7.37%3.82%5.46%5.81%0.94%5.70%4.13%3.83%


10 Year Tuition Rates (Cumulative) of California Colleges.

California State 10 Years College Tuition Rates (Cumulative) Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
In-State-8.37%15.25%20.69%27.22%34.84%35.00%42.77%49.77%56.78%
Out-of-State-7.99%15.95%20.39%26.96%34.34%35.60%43.33%49.25%54.96%


In-StateOut-of-State
2003 $8,364 $10,230
2004 $9,065 $11,048
2005 $9,640 $11,862
2006 $10,095 $12,316
2007 $10,641 $12,988
2008 $11,279 $13,743
2009 $11,292 $13,872
2010 $11,942 $14,663
2011 $12,527 $15,268
2012 $13,114 $15,853
In-StateOut-of-State
200300
2004 8.37% 7.99%
2005 6.35% 7.37%
2006 4.72% 3.82%
2007 5.41% 5.46%
2008 6.00% 5.81%
2009 0.12% 0.94%
2010 5.76% 5.70%
2011 4.90% 4.13%
2012 4.69% 3.83%
California State 10 Year Tuition Rates Cumulative Chart
In-StateOut-of-State
200300
2004 8.37% 7.99%
2005 15.25% 15.95%
2006 20.69% 20.39%
2007 27.22% 26.96%
2008 34.84% 34.34%
2009 35.00% 35.60%
2010 42.77% 43.33%
2011 49.77% 49.25%
2012 56.78% 54.96%

Public College Revenue Sources and Percent Distribution Comparison


We analyze the total revenue and its source of public colleges in US. The total revenue analysis is based on GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board). The GASB is currently the source of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) used by State and Local governments in the United States of America. (source: Wikipedia, GASB)

We provide 2012 revenue analysis table and chart. In addition, we compare its revenue and percent distribution for past 5 years.


2012 Total Revenue and Percent Distribution

2012 Total Revenue and Its Source Table
Core RevenuePercent Distribution
Tuition & Fees $27,914,424 21.93%
State Appropriation $33,375,112 26.22%
Local Appropriation $9,839,421 7.73%
Government Grants & Contracts $39,434,056 30.98%
Private Gifts, Grants, & Contracts $2,202,095 1.73%
Investment Return $0 0.00%
Other $13,047,097 10.25%


Comparison Total Revenue and Percent Distribution Over Past 5 Years

Total Revenue and Its Source Over Past 5 Years Table
20082009201020112012
Tuition & Fees22.03%21.50%22.53%21.95%21.93%
State Appropriation32.57%33.05%31.50%27.20%26.22%
Local Appropriation9.10%8.75%8.66%8.03%7.73%
Government Grants & Contracts22.88%24.18%26.48%29.52%30.98%
Private Gifts, Grants, & Contracts0.00%0.00%0.00%1.75%1.73%
Investment Return0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Other13.44%12.52%10.84%10.41%10.25%




Total Revenue and Its Source Over Past 5 Years Table
20082009201020112012
Tuition & Fees$24,275,295$23,950,007$23,993,908$26,226,541$27,914,424
State Appropriation$35,889,530$36,816,173$33,546,742$32,499,404$33,375,112
Local Appropriation$10,027,471$9,747,096$9,222,692$9,594,493$9,839,421
Government Grants & Contracts$25,211,927$26,935,403$28,200,563$35,271,412$39,434,056
Private Gifts, Grants, & Contracts$0$0$0$2,090,954$2,202,095
Investment Return$0$0$0$0$0
Other$14,809,803$13,946,702$11,544,339$12,438,191$13,047,097


*** see Glossary of Terms for further understanding.

Private College Tuition Cost Change Over Past 10 Years


Tuition rates of Private Colleges were analyzed over the past 10 years (2003 - 2012). You can see tuition change graph, year on year tuition rate comparison chart, and 10 year cumulative tuition chart.

We analyzed 1312 private colleges over all 5515 private colleges in US due to the lack of data (data source: IPEDS)


10 Years Tuition Change Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Tuition$13,831$14,682$15,544$16,435$17,435$18,576$19,106$19,975$20,872$21,815


10 Years Year on Year Private College Tuition Rates

10 Years Year on Year Private College Tuition Rates Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Tuition0.00%6.15%5.87%5.73%6.09%6.55%2.85%4.55%4.49%4.51%


10 Year Cumulative Private College Tuition Rates

10 Years Cumulative Private College Tuition Rates Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Tuition0.00%6.15%12.38%18.82%26.05%34.30%38.13%44.42%50.91%57.72%


In-State
200313831.462652439
200414682.262195122
200515543.849847561
200616434.736280488
200717434.96722561
200818576.230945122
200919105.990091463
201019975.493902439
201120872.463414634
201221814.663871951
In-State
20030
20046.15
20055.87
20065.73
20076.09
20086.55
20092.85
20104.55
20114.49
20124.51
In-State
20030
20046.15
200512.38
200618.82
200726.05
200834.30
200938.13
201044.42
201150.91
201257.72

Public College Tuition Cost Change Over Past 10 Years

We analyze public college  tuition rates for over the past 10 years (2003 - 2012). We provide tuition change graph, year on year tuition rate comparison chart, and 10 year cumulative tuition chart.

1577 major public colleges in US were analyzed. (due to the lack of data, we excluded minor colleges. data source: IPEDS)

Public school offers in-state tuition to the state residents and ,as widely known, public school tuition is lower than private school even comparing its out-of-state tuition.

You can check the increased amount of tuition cost, change percentile by year-on-year and cumulative tuition rates.

10 Years Public College Tuition Change

10 Years Public College Tuition Change Table
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
In-State$2,780$3,080$3,343$3,538$3,719$3,905$3,416$3,611$3,832$4,086
Out-of-State$6,572$7,144$7,653$7,964$8,289$8,693$8,332$8,644$9,069$9,505