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The Cost of a Private College and College Life
Karly Barraza Brockett, M.Ed.
Associate Director of Admissions
California Institute of Technology
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Types of Universities and Colleges:Colleges and Universities are like shoes, one size
does not fit all and that includes cost…
• Liberal Arts Colleges– Private, Residential
• Public Universities– In State vs. Out of
State Costs
• Private Universities– Distinct characteristics
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Useful identifiers to help decide where you want to go…
• Rural vs. Urban• Small vs. Large• Type of Institution• Academic Interests• Extracurricular Interests• Residential vs. Commuter• Distance from Home• *Cost
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Types of Private Colleges
• Residential Campus– Requirement to live on
campus: costs included
• Liberal Arts Colleges– Undergraduate study
in liberal arts and sciences, exposure to broad curriculum
– Majority residential requirement
• Religious– Required religious
services, classes, community service
• Academic Specific– Highly focused,
research rich, more tailored
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How to help decide types of colleges…
• Academic Offering– Are the areas of interest in
studying offered?– What are the required courses
you take once enrolled? – When will you start taking
courses in your area of interest?
• Advanced Preparation– What prerequisites are there
for the school? For the area of study?
– What classes can you start taking now to prepare?
– What kind of activities can you do to get exposure in the field
• Research Opportunities– When can you do research?– Is it guaranteed? – Is it paid?
• Class Experience – Who is teaching you?– Student to faculty ratio?– Average class sizes?– Where are students coming
from?• Outcomes
– Graduation rates?– What are graduates doing?– Employment?– Graduate school?
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Campus Life
• Residential Campus– Living on campus– Dorms/Resident
Halls– Greek Life– Apartment Style
Living– Student Lounges– Dining Halls
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Clubs, Athletics, Activities
• Political
• Social
• Special Interests
• Athletics
• Community Involvement
• Cultural Groups
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Support Resources & Services
• Tutors• Library• Writing Centers• Faculty Access• Counseling• Accommodations• Health Services• Medical Services• Job Placement
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Private College Costs
• Private colleges are typically more expensive than public schools
• No difference in cost if you are in state or out of state
• Endowments, grant aid, and financial aid can often discount total student cost and sometimes private schools can be less expensive than public schools
FACTOR IN YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARD
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“I cannot afford a private college.”
False: “You can afford to attend a private college!”
• Types of funding:– Merit Scholarship
• Academic Based• Special Talent
– Work Study• College student
friendly
– Financial Aid• Loans• CSS Profile• FAFSA
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Types of Merit
• Based on financial circumstances
• Based on other student characteristics
• Academic talent
• Music ability, artistic talent, etc.
• Leadership skills
• Athletic ability
• Age, job (policemen, firemen, etc.)
• Other
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Helpful Websites
• College Websites– Virtual tours, bloggers, mailing lists, online
newsletters
• You University! http://www.youniversitytv.com/
• College Board http://www.collegeboard.com/
• NACAC http://www.nacacnet.org/Pages/default.aspx
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California Private Colleges• There are 107 private colleges and
universities in California.
• University of Southern California with 33,082 full time students.
• Harvey Mudd College is the most expensive with an in-state tuition of $44,159.
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On average, how much does it costs to attend private college in California?
• The average annual in-state private college tuition in California is $25,370 in 2013.
• Art Center College of Design Pasadena 1,515 $35,052 • Azusa Pacific University Azusa 6,805 $30,236 • Biola University La Mirada 4,914 $31,004• Brooks Institute Santa Barbara 839 $19,620 • Concordia University Irvine Irvine 2,586 $27,900• FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los
Angeles Los Angeles 3,780 $26,660 • Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles 8,428
$38,212 • http://www.collegecalc.org/colleges/california/private/