As I continue to research for College, I keep running across the issue of money. Many times, the cost is the deal breaker.Cost is a major factor, especially in these economic times. but should it?
2 colleges on my radar right now are NDSU, and Iowa Stat University. Both are great engineering colleges, but i am wanting to go to ISU more than NDSU. the issue is that ISU costs just a bit more than double than what North Dakota State costs. Should I remove it off of the list because of this?
Some may argue yes. you could be potentially doubling what the debt for the other college could be, or even more than that.
On the other hand, there are ways to get around paying the higher price. The college itself could offer you a scholarship, and possibly balance out the cost of the 2 colleges. you could also become a part-time student, get a job and a place to live. Eventually you would become a citizen of that state, and college would cost significantly less, around $13,000 less in ISU's case.
Even though it costs more on paper, doesn't mean it will for you.
Should cost be as big of a factor in a student's choice in a college as it is right now?
Way to post something that's on everybody's mind right now! I'm struggling with the same questions. Is it worth it to go to a really nice college, but end up with piles of debt? It reminds me, in fact, of what we're doing now with IB. Is it worth working out butts off and spending hours of extra time and effort into high school now, when we could be taking the senior slide and having more time for ourselves? I feel that, as being a part of IB, we have already made the decision to make sacrifices for the long run. Although situations vary, this almost parallels the idea of investing more in a better college!
ReplyDeleteYou can always apply for financial aid and scholarships. But, try visiting both campuses if you can to see if that will make a difference. And, cost is an important factor but you should consider which college is better academically. Also keep in mind the factors that make you like one over the other and ask yourself if they are really important in the long run
ReplyDeleteThe cost of college is in my mind more important than the college itself. I feel like college is college, even though they all differ in campuses and physical appearance. But people can get the same degree at many colleges, and the sad realization is that more and more college students graduate with so much debt that there jobs in which they trained for are useless. So why not get the degree at a cheaper college and be more secure and successful in the long run?
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