In average, 73% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at 17 Selected Colleges. The average financial aid amount received is $36,308.
For all undergraduate students, 70.94% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $35,547
The average tuition & fees for the schools is $20,879 for state residents and $57,603 for out-of-state students.
The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for 17 Selected Colleges is $76,594 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $40,287.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen) | All Undergraduate Students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | ||
| Allegheny CollegeMeadville, PA | $54,960 | 100.00% | $42,599 | 98.00% | $42,099 |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA | $62,560 | 73.00% | $36,618 | 73.00% | $39,543 |
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | $64,772 | 56.00% | $37,775 | 55.00% | $36,218 |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | $63,274 | 47.00% | $43,966 | 48.00% | $40,660 |
| Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PA | $63,450 | 94.00% | $39,554 | 88.00% | $40,384 |
| Franklin and Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA | $68,380 | 63.00% | $49,177 | 62.00% | $50,919 |
| Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PA | $64,230 | 95.00% | $43,239 | 93.00% | $41,523 |
| Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA | $20,890 | 67.00% | $8,020 | 66.00% | $8,255 |
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | $61,824 | 98.00% | $24,981 | 98.00% | $25,351 |
| Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA | $62,180 | 55.00% | $44,116 | 55.00% | $44,678 |
| Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown, PA | $60,240 | 98.00% | $38,412 | 91.00% | $34,766 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA | $40,188 ($20,234) | 44.00% | $10,066 | 56.00% | $11,574 |
| Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PA | $62,412 | 63.00% | $47,703 | 59.00% | $51,095 |
| University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | $66,104 | 46.00% | $57,175 | 51.00% | $47,776 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA | $39,890 ($21,524) | 85.00% | $10,919 | 66.00% | $11,497 |
| Ursinus CollegeCollegeville, PA | $59,196 | 100.00% | $40,075 | 97.00% | $39,064 |
| Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA | $64,701 | 52.00% | $42,834 | 50.00% | $38,902 |
| Average | $57,603 ($20,879) | 73% | $36,308 | 71% | $35,547 |