Did You Go to a Private or Public College?

August 19, 2008

The average annual tuition for a four-year private college is $23,712, while the average cost of a four-year public college (for in-state students) is $6,185.

The bill for a college education is thousands deep no matter how you spin it, but the cost difference between private and public schools is pretty outstanding. Did you attend a private or public school?

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ninjastarlett 4 years 39 weeks

zabrow, I was UCSD too! I just graduated and am now 14k in debt =\ I know someone who went to USC then a law school in Boston and racked up 100k in debt! But she's making 120k a year now, so I guess it works out =P

ninjastarlett 4 years 39 weeks

zabrow, I was UCSD too! I just graduated and am now 14k in debt =\I know someone who went to USC then a law school in Boston and racked up 100k in debt! But she's making 120k a year now, so I guess it works out =P

shanimalcracker 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a public university, UCLA, and enjoyed it thoroughly. By no means was UCLA a "cheap" school to go to, although I was fortunate enough to have my education supported. I will be attending a private institution, Boston University, for law school.

syako 4 years 39 weeks

for sure! :highfive:

syako 4 years 39 weeks

for sure! :highfive:

katiejane24 4 years 39 weeks

Ole Miss! Hotty Toddy! Best decision I ever made. Also, I love how us SEC girls are still clearly in love with our schools.

bingkaycoy 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a state university. State universities in our country are unlike state universities in the US. State universities here are like the Ivy Leagues. But the great difference is that we don't pay anything except for books, labs and miscellaneous. The tuition fees are totally free ---paid by the state (government). So I went to college paying for free. But it takes a lot just to be accepted in their programs. That's why we were called the "nation's scholar"

lilkimbo 4 years 39 weeks

I don't understand how people can say they had "greater experiences" when they have only experienced one or the other. :puzzled: In the end, I think public is better for some people and private is better for others. It all depends on the individual.

lilkimbo 4 years 39 weeks

I don't understand how people can say they had "greater experiences" when they have only experienced one or the other. :puzzled:In the end, I think public is better for some people and private is better for others. It all depends on the individual.

gabiushka 4 years 39 weeks

Public, great education, zero debt, greater experiences.

karisaamy 4 years 39 weeks

I went public and my sister went private - my parents had nice college funds for us, still she needed a loan to finish and I had some left over that I used towards a down payment on our first home.

cageyme 4 years 39 weeks

I went to Santa Barbara City College and then I transferred to UC San Diego. Both schools were great! Back when I was in school, SBCC cost $50 per semester (for residents) for a full course load. UCSD was about $700/quarter. It jumped to about $1100/quarter by the time I finished. Still a huge bargain considering the wonderful education I received. (I had fun, too!) :pepino:

cageyme 4 years 39 weeks

theplaiddress 4 years 39 weeks

Private. My parents paid because they wanted me to focus on getting a good education so that I could be financially solid when I graduated. And guess what? I am! Also, I'm an only child. That probably helped.

sldc 4 years 39 weeks

Public, out of state. Waste of money mostly, but it yielded some good stories.

sldc 4 years 39 weeks

Public, out of state.Waste of money mostly, but it yielded some good stories.

le romantique 4 years 39 weeks

I received my associate degree (for recording arts) at Full Sail Real World Education (was Private... now a University) For 12months it was $45,000 (its even more now!) And I'm about to receive my bachelors (music business) from there, Full Sail University... 10month program... $35,000. I will be taking the Masters program online (13 months, Entertainment business) while interning/working... and that is $30,000So everyone else, stop complaining! hahaahI can't complain though, i love the school, its year round (and pretty much 24hours) and i'll be 21 with a Master's degree.

le romantique 4 years 39 weeks

I received my associate degree (for recording arts) at Full Sail Real World Education (was Private... now a University) For 12months it was $45,000 (its even more now!) And I'm about to receive my bachelors (music business) from there, Full Sail University... 10month program... $35,000. I will be taking the Masters program online (13 months, Entertainment business) while interning/working... and that is $30,000 So everyone else, stop complaining! hahaah I can't complain though, i love the school, its year round (and pretty much 24hours) and i'll be 21 with a Master's degree.

kgtkgt 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a private college for undergrad about 26k per/year but I got scholarships and grants to cover it. Left with 10k in debt. Now I'm attending a pubic university for my grad degree will graduate with about 20k in debt.

carhornsinapril 4 years 39 weeks

i went to a private college, which cost between $38k and $45k per year (with room and board). over 2/3 was covered in scholarships, grants and aid, but i still came out of it with about $60k in student debt.still, the experience was amazing, and i'd do it all over again.

carhornsinapril 4 years 39 weeks

i went to a private college, which cost between $38k and $45k per year (with room and board). over 2/3 was covered in scholarships, grants and aid, but i still came out of it with about $60k in student debt. still, the experience was amazing, and i'd do it all over again.

sweetpea84 4 years 39 weeks

Private, but about 2/3 of it was paid for through scholarships. I don't think there is a "better" option, both have their benefits. Actually, it would have cost more for me to go to some out-of-state public schools than it did for me to go to the small, out-of-state liberal arts school that I went to. I loved my private school experience, I still keep in touch with professors and never felt overwhelmed or lost, which I could see happening at a large institution. On the other hand, our research facilities and employment recruiting programs probably weren't as strong as they would have been at a larger public school.

tee0206 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a public university on a full scholarship.

smarler 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a "highly selective" public university (it was also in the middle of nowhere) where the size and prestige was similar to that of the private (and 3 times more expensive) school my older sister attended. For grad school, I went to a public out-of-state school, but avoided the high tuition fees by staying below full time, which qualified me for in-state tuition. And, now I work at a private university which is about $25,000 a year.

smarler 4 years 39 weeks

I went to a "highly selective" public university (it was also in the middle of nowhere) where the size and prestige was similar to that of the private (and 3 times more expensive) school my older sister attended.For grad school, I went to a public out-of-state school, but avoided the high tuition fees by staying below full time, which qualified me for in-state tuition.And, now I work at a private university which is about $25,000 a year.

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