<p>Just responding to the comment that USC may not be worth the 200,000k price tag for undergrad - keep in mind the full price tag for the UC’s is over 100,000k for in state and the equivalent of USC for out of state. Most families will qualify for financial aid at USC that would not at the UC’s. </p>
<p>Either way higher education is expensive and people need to view it as an investment in their future. My son is contemplating USC and several UC’s - I personally think USC is worth the investment even before adding in the intangibles like a very strong alumni network that will help him in getting a job and advancing his career. There are just so many opportunities and benefits to a USC education (more personalized attention, interdisciplinary studies, hands on research, location, school spirit to name a few) to say a USC education is not worth the cost.</p>