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Universities in Pennsylvania

Every Pennsylvania university and college on our list, compared by tuition and total cost in rupees, with the programs Indian students choose most.

10 institutions compared
From ₹69 lakh – ₹78 lakh
Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
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We compare 10 institutions in Pennsylvania. The lowest total cost on our list is Harrisburg University (₹69 lakh – ₹78 lakh); the highest is UPenn (₹1.59 crore – ₹1.79 crore). Popular programs here include Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

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Pennsylvania at a glance

Country: USA
Institutions compared: 10
Lowest total cost: Harrisburg University — ₹69 lakh – ₹78 lakh
Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
Work during study: Up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters
After graduation: OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees

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All universities in Pennsylvania by total cost

Total for the full program in rupees; tuition per year in local currency.

All universities in Pennsylvania by total cost
University	City	Type	Tuition a year	Total in ₹
Harrisburg University	Harrisburg	Private	$16,000 – $20,000	₹69 lakh – ₹78 lakh
Gannon University	Erie	Private	$18,000 – $24,000	₹73 lakh – ₹86 lakh
Temple University	Philadelphia	Public	$28,000 – $38,000	₹98 lakh – ₹1.19 crore
Pitt	Pittsburgh	Public	$32,000 – $42,000	₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore
Penn State	University Park	Public	$35,000 – $45,000	₹1.06 crore – ₹1.26 crore
Drexel University	Philadelphia	Private	$35,000 – $45,000	₹1.12 crore – ₹1.32 crore
Villanova University	Villanova	Private	$35,000 – $45,000	₹1.12 crore – ₹1.32 crore
Lehigh University	Bethlehem	Private	$45,000 – $55,000	₹1.25 crore – ₹1.45 crore
CMU	Pittsburgh	Private	$55,000 – $65,000	₹1.4 crore – ₹1.6 crore
UPenn	Philadelphia	Private	$60,000 – $70,000	₹1.59 crore – ₹1.79 crore

Programs

Popular programs in Pennsylvania

Computer Science

Offered by 8 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Offered by 8 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by 7 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Data Science

Offered by 5 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Information Systems (MIS)

Offered by 4 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Civil Engineering

Offered by 3 of the 10 universities on our Pennsylvania list.

Living costs

Rent and living costs in Pennsylvania

Rent and living costs in Pennsylvania
City	Room in shared housing (month)	Yearly budget
Harrisburg & Erie	$550 – $850	$17,600 – $21,200
Philadelphia	$800 – $1,200	$20,600 – $25,400
Pittsburgh	$600 – $950	$18,200 – $22,400
Bethlehem & State College	$600 – $900	$18,200 – $21,800

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On our list, Harrisburg University has the lowest total cost at ₹69 lakh – ₹78 lakh, followed by Gannon University and Temple University.

10: Harrisburg University, Gannon University, Temple University, Pitt, Penn State and Drexel University and more.

Harrisburg & Erie: a room in shared housing costs $550 – $850 a month; budget $17,600 – $21,200 a year.

Up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters. After graduation: OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees.

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