@Jpgranier I really don’t know the pricing. I do know that students who pledge are released from the forced Alabama meal plan so that they can participate in the Greek Meal plan. It is much more enjoyable being able to eat with a group of friends than in the cafeteria. The downside is that there is less flexibility, and if you miss a meal you have to buy out of pocket. I know that my fraternity at Ole Miss charges substantially less per semester for housing than the university. The point I’m making is that when you start to calculate costs, understand the benefits. If you are in a fraternity you WILL be more active and spend more, and buy t-shirts, etc. But it need not put you in the poor house.
With this said, I think dues at Alabama vary substantially. You will need to find out during the rush process.