US Universities
fall under two major categories: public (state supported), and private (independent)
institutions. International students tuition expenses at state schools are based on
nonresident costs, which are still usually less expensive than those of private
universities. Its important to note that the cost of a program in a US school does
not necessarily affect its quality. A brief idea can be got from the following table:
University Type |
Average Tuition Fees
(annual in U.S. Dollars) |
Private
Institutions (High Cost) |
$
35,000 |
Private Institutions (Low Cost) |
$
18,000 |
State
Institutions (High Cost) |
$
25,000 |
State
Institutions (Low Cost) |
$
12,000 |
The
tuition fee is different for different universities and varies widely with courses. It can
vary from as low as $ 10000 a year for state universities to as much as $ 35000 per annum
for some private universities. For more specific details, please contact the universities.
Living
Expenses
The approximate
annual living expenses are about $10,000, which includes accommodation as well as other
daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the
lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The main expenses can be split up as:
Rent |
$ 400 per
month
(you can live alone with that amount in a place like Auburn or share an apartment with 6
people in NY) |
Groceries |
$ 100 per
month |
Utilities |
$ 100 per
month |
Phone |
$ 100 per
month |
Sundry |
$ 200 per
month |
So,
about $1000 per month is a good estimation. Most people can survive with $700-$1000
a month. The key here is to share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities,
fixed charge portion of phone and to some extent on groceries.
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