What are the good's and bad's i need to know before i apply to a college in a different state?

Answer 1

Well, typically, out-of-state tuition is MUCH higher than regular tuition, that's the main bad; so make sure that you are applying to a STRONG college for your intended major. Make sure you and your parents have reliable transportation to that college. Otherwise, good luck!

Answer 2

Pros: attending a college in a different state gives you a chance to to experience a completely new environment and can teach you how to become independent.

Cons: If you go to a public college, you will be charged out of state tuition, however if you attend a private college, you'll still be paying the same tuition fee regardless of state residency.

Answer 3

US World Reports has good college rankings on different schools. Also, the Peterson's guide is helpful for finding schools. I would look into the rankings of the program you plan on being in. Also, the out of state tuition costs and the cost of living in the state. I would ask yourself a lot of questions like: Would it be more cost-effective in the long run to stay in-state?
Do the out of state schools offer comparable scholarships/financial aid? Definitely visit each school you plan on applying to as well.

Answer 4

One major thing would be tuition. Some schools allow students from other specific states to attend their school at "resident" fee (even when they are from out of state). But a lot of times the non-resident fee is much more.

I think being away from home and on your own is a great learning experience, but if you've never been away from home before, now might not be the best time to try it out.

Answer 5

The biggie is the tuition that you will pay for being an "out of state" student.