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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: $65,524
Room and Board: $16,156
Mandatory Fees: $615
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,672
Total: $85,967
Tuition: $57,246
Room and board: $25,348
Mandatory Fees: $291
Books and Personal Expenses: $5,515
Total: $88,400
Tuition: $63,684
Room and board: $19,009
Additional Fees: $2,055
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,045
Total: $87,793
Tuition: $64,700
Room and board: $19,180
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,700
Student Activities Fee: $125
Total: $87,705
Tuition: $58,620
Room and board: $18,496
Additional Fees: $8,546
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,366
Total: $89,028
NY State Resident Tuition: $43,888
Non-NY State Resident Tuition: $65,204
Room and board: $18,554
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,582
Additional Fees: $810
Total for NY Resident: $66,834
Total for Non-NY Resident: $88,420
Tuition: $59,710
Room and board: $19,380
Additional Fees: $4,050
Total: $83,140
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!
