<p>fflmaster – here is a link to other state schools in PA. Tuition at these schools is about 7K (room and board plus tuition is about 17K, but these schools are located all over the state, so many kids live at home).</p>
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<p>Also, you should be aware that in addition to these schools, Penn State has many satellite campuses, which can allow your student to start at a campus near home, and transfer, relatively seamlessly, to PSU.</p>
<p>In addition, Temple and Pitt, like PSU, are state supported schools. While I think they are more expensive than the schools in the top link I sent, they may work for your child as a commuter. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>