the cost of a private college and college life karly barraza brockett, m.ed. associate director of...
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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
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
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
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
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?
Campus Life
• Residential Campus– Living on campus– Dorms/Resident
Halls– Greek Life– Apartment Style
Living– Student Lounges– Dining Halls
Clubs, Athletics, Activities
• Political
• Social
• Special Interests
• Athletics
• Community Involvement
• Cultural Groups
Support Resources & Services
• Tutors• Library• Writing Centers• Faculty Access• Counseling• Accommodations• Health Services• Medical Services• Job Placement
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
“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
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
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
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.
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/