<p>^The actual housing for Preston is the same as Columbia Hall. It’s the meal plan that is more expensive (by about $300~ a semester). [Optional</a> Fees : Office of Bursar](<a href=“Bursar's Office - Bursar's Office | University of South Carolina”>Bursar's Office - Bursar's Office | University of South Carolina)</p>
<p>Patterson is extremely nice. I’ve been in there a few times and it really feels like a brand new building and not just a remodeled building. The furniture is nice. The rooms are pretty spacious. Everything in there is nice. The only reason I didn’t want to live there was because it was all girls and I wanted co-ed. I have several friends there currently who love it and even have a couple of friends who decided to live there sophomore year.</p>
<p>And you’re welcome! I’m really glad to help out. It’s great that there are so many of us on here willing to respond. I know it can be a really difficult decision on where to go to college and then even once you decide, everything can be pretty complicated.</p>