college planning?

Question

is it best to go in state or out of state for college? i have heard some people say in state and some people say out of state. what are the benefits of each? i only plan on applying to 1 in state college just in case, but everywhere else i am interested in is out of state

i plan on going to a public college. even if my parents have to pay out of state tuition (which is higher than in state)...that is still much cheaper than any private college (like my brother will probably end up going to)

i plan on living my adult life out of state...so it will help to already be there when i have to get a job after graduating

my parents are paying for everything and i dont have to pay back a cent. my dad was raised the same way

Answer 1

Going to school in your state will save you money. For certain majors like real estate for example, staying in the state where you went to college is a big plus for networking and learning certain laws of that state. However, staying in state will restrict you from certain new experiences. Good luck.

Answer 2

Don't rule out the private school because of the perceived price tag! What you see on paper is rarely what students actually pay. Most receive some sort of financial aid which drastically reduces their costs. And in a recent trend the highly competitive schools are eliminating loans (debt!) from their financial aid packages. So what looks like a $45000 price tag may cost only a fraction of that amount depending on your family's financial situation.

A better way to determine how much it will cost you in the end is to ask what is the average amount of debt a student will graduate with? At some state schools you will not be able to get the courses you need to graduate in four years. It may actually take 5, and by the time you do that fifth year it would have been cheaper to attend a private four year school where you got more financial aid and actually finish on time.

Should you choose to stick with the public school route, out of state will be more expensive initially because you will have to pay out of state tuition rates. Once you establish residency in that state, you can have the reduced tuition price. If alumni of the University tend to stay in the area, you may have an advantage going to an out of state school if you intend to stay in that state. Alumni do like to hire alumni, so the networking is good. But even that is a pretty minor point.

Above all a good college is one that is good for YOU, and is a good fit.

Good luck.

Answer 3

This decision (which includes you and your parent(s)) should include the following:

-- of course finances are a major consideration--how will you fund out of state or private? What scholarship programs are available?

-- do youwant a large or a smaller school? What are the strengths of the various programs re your academic interests? Do you want other activities such as study abroad, summer intensives, etc. If you go to in-state, you can possibly do more of the "extras" throughout the four years (such as study abroad/summer programs at other schools) that will enrich your experience

-- what are the dorming situations in each location? Are the areas OK for you and your parents (safety-wise)? If there is a big weather change, do you understand what that means?

-- what is the social life? Do you want a lot of options for clubs, sororities, sports etc. and what does each school offer?

Good luck!

Answer 4

Well how and who is paying for your college? Out of state tutition can be much more expensive. Is it worth it to go so far into debt.

Answer 5

Go to the place you feel is best for you. Keep in mind that the more expensive it is, the more money you'll have to pay back later.