<p>I can’t speak for fraternities, but the cost for sororities is somewhat high the first year. There are several fees associated with pledging that are one-time fees. But after the first year, the cost for a sorority is quite low, and if you live in the house, you might very well find it cheaper than living in an apartment.</p>
<p>Inactive status: Most sororities do not have an inactive status. Fraternities do have that status.</p>
<p>University-owned Greek housing: there are a handful of houses on “New Fraternity Row” that are, indeed, owned by the university. I think about 5 or 6. It might also be noted that the university is lending several Greek groups money in order to update their houses (such as install sprinkler systems) and to help build new houses. The university is also supposed to be offering a little land for two new sorority houses.</p>
<p>Academics: Many of the Greek groups consistently post higher GPAs than all-men, all-women and all-student. Not all, but many do.</p>
<p>Do students need to belong to a Greek group to get involved on campus? No! But some use that excuse. Plenty of students participate in all kinds of activities. And students’ ingenuity at partying is not restricted to Greek letters!</p>