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There are so many things to consider when choosing which colleges and universities to apply to, including, but not limited to: location, distance from home, alumni network, graduation rate, degree requirements, study abroad and research opportunities, internships, coursework, specialized programs, school size, professor to student ratio, campus vibe and (drumroll, please!) cost.
This is what you can expect to pay should you be accepted to one of the Ivy League colleges this year:
Tuition: $68,400
Room and Board: $16,800
Mandatory Fees: $645
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,742
Total: $89,587
Tuition: $56,550
Room and board: $21,190
Mandatory Fees: $2,534
Total: $80,274
Tuition: $66,123
Room and board: $19,999
Additional Fees: $4,185
Books and Personal Expenses: $1,005
Total: $91,312
Tuition: $67,250
Room and board: $19,900
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,019
Student Activities Fee: $125
Total: $90,294
Tuition: $60,920
Room and board: $19,174
Additional Fees: $8,828
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,366
Total: $92,288
NY State Resident Tuition: $46,056
Non-NY State Resident Tuition: $68,380
Room and board: $19,428
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,408
Additional Fees: $934
Total for NY Resident: $69,826
Total for Non-NY Resident: $92,150
Tuition: $62,400
Room and board: $20,250
Additional Fees: $4,050
Total: $86,700
The financial cost of your education is an incredibly important consideration. Along with an impressive degree from an elite university, you may find yourself with a lot of student debt. Of course, each of these schools offers financial assistance, and we encourage you to explore your options!
