Hello, I live in Pennsylvania and I'm putting together my college list. I know some of the state colleges can be quite pricey, so, I'm trying to find out which of them is the most expensive in PA?
When considering the "most expensive" public colleges, we often look at a couple different factors - namely, tuition and fees, as well as overall cost of attendance (which includes tuition, fees, room and board, and additional expenses).
If we're looking solely at in-state tuition and fees, the University of Pittsburgh tops the list among Pennsylvania's state colleges—commonly referenced as the most expensive primarily based on tuition for the in-state students.
However, cost can fluctuate greatly depending on the demand for certain majors, living situations, and numerous other variables. Therefore, remember to factor in more than just the tuition alone when considering the overall cost of a college, as expenses like housing, meal plans, textbooks, and personal expenses add up.
Every school has a "net price calculator" online that can help you determine how much you'll actually pay after financial aid, scholarships, and grants. Use these tools to compute the overall cost based on your individual circumstances—it may turn out to be lower than the published "sticker price!"
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