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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Philadelphia is about $760 per course, about 5% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$760

per course

Fair price range: $190 to $2,090

On the low end
$190
On the high end
$2,090

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 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Philadelphia, PA$760
$190 to $2,090
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Pittsburgh, PA$708
$177 to $1,945
Allentown, PA$720
$180 to $1,980
Erie, PA$728
$182 to $2,000
Ann Arbor, MI$776
$194 to $2,135
Everett, WA$860
$215 to $2,365

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Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $760 per course, with most prices between $190 and $2,090.

Why is Philadelphia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 5% below 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.