Private Universities May Not Cost More Than A Public University, In the Final Analysis

Dismissing a college based only on cost, as many families tend to do when considering private universities, may overlook a valuable choice for an individual student.  The following podcast discusses how to “value” a public university in relation to a private university, as well as offers tips for planning for future college expenses.

For more on college selection, see our previous posts:

• Guest Post: Life at A Large Public University…Reality vs. Myth
• Finding a College Can Feel Like Searching for a Needle in the Haystack
• College Selection and Financial Aid in the Era of Rising Tuition: Part One

And, more information about college costs:

• College Tuition Set to Keep Rising With No Relief in Sight
• What Trends in Public University Tuition Means for College Bound Seniors