How much does your Undergrad school matter

mom2collegekids
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:27:43 +0000

*Well my problem is that private schools all cost around 30 thousand. *

**Actually, privates cost about $55k+ per year year/B. And, you can’t just look at tuition. You also have to look at room, board, and books!

Many privates have very pricey room and board costs (sometimes as much as $15k per year which is probably a lot higher than BYUs costs).

For instance…

**Wash U/B

Tuition and fees: … $40,374
Room and board: … $12,941

Books and supplies: … $1,300

So about $55k without counting personal expenses and transportation.

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*So the extra 8 thousand for a top 20 isnt that much more. ***

Yes it is, since your numbers are wrong.

So i could go to a less prestigious private school and get some merit aid, but that only lowers tuition to like 28 thousand. Thats a 10 thousand dollar difference, but is it worth it?

You could go to a less prestigious school and get some merit aid, and if your stats are high enough, your bill could be as low as $10k-15k per year.

You’ve assumed a lot with numbers without really knowing the real numbers.

What is your major?

What are your stats? include SAT breakdown