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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: $60,514
Room and Board: $15,450
Mandatory Fees: $3,016
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,604
Total: $82,584
Tuition: $52,659
Room and board: $24,251
Mandatory Fees: $4,602
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,500
Total: $85,012
Tuition: $60,687
Room and board: $17,874
Additional Fees: $1,743
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,045
Total: $83,349
Tuition: $62,250
Room and board: $18,450
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,700
Student Activities Fee: $125
Total: $84,525
Tuition: $56,212
Room and board: $18,994
Additional Fees: $7,240
Books and Personal Expenses: $4,398
Total: $86,844
NY State Resident Tuition: $41,958
Non-NY State Resident Tuition: $62,456
Room and board: $17,088
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,008
Additional Fees: $744
Total for NY Resident: $62,798
Total for Non-NY Resident: $83,296
Tuition: $57,410
Room and board: $18,630
Additional Fees: $3,500
Total: $79,540
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!
