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College Counselor cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical College Counselor figure in Philadelphia is about $6,860 per student (comprehensive package), about 5% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$6,860

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $844 to $12,660

On the low end
$844
On the high end
$12,660

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Package vs hourly
  2. Essay help
  3. School list
  4. Prestige
  5. Number of schools

Ways to pay less

  1. Use school counselors first
  2. Pay hourly for essays only
  3. Limit the school list
  4. Skip guaranteed-admission claims
  5. Ask for a written plan

College Counselor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Philadelphia, PA$6,860
$844 to $12,660
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Pittsburgh, PA$6,110
$752 to $11,280
Allentown, PA$6,275
$772 to $11,580
Erie, PA$5,690
$700 to $10,500
Ann Arbor, MI$6,660
$820 to $12,300
Everett, WA$7,930
$976 to $14,640

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, College Counselor typically costs about $6,860 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $844 and $12,660.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 5% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.