Rising Tuition. In the next ten years is college going to cost so much that Junior colleges will have waiting?
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Probably, but that is how new schools come into play.  Every year college gets more expensive because schools know that even with the rise in tuition, people will still go to their schools.  It is supply and demand.  As colleges raise tuition, junior colleges get higher enrollments as well.  Of course, then tuition starts to rise at junior colleges, and other options become available for people who cannot even afford that option.
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I agree with most of what has already been said.  The message you should be getting, though, is that you should apply anyway.  Apply to at least three schools, including those you really want to go to and a couple you would settle for.  Community college can be a great way to get an education, but it will require lots of discipline on your part to complete the process in a reasonable time.  I have met very few people who completed junior college with a degree in the two years it should take.  If you go to junior college, arrange a meeting with a counselor before you chose your first semester classes.  Set up a plan to get all the courses you need completed in two years.  Also ask the counselor whether they have transfer agreements with any universities.  In my home town, a person who can't get in to the state university can enter a contract through the junior college that will guarantee them admission to the state university if they complete certain classes within a given time period.  The bottom line is that you should go for it and don't worry about the things you can't change.
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college first would be nice!
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My guess would be that they only will pay for state funded schools.  Most schools are going online now, you should check out the state colleges to see what they offer as far as online degrees.
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Education costs are definitely going up and the field of postsecondary education is expanding.  Right now there is a big demand for the services it provides but not a huge supply, therefore tuitions do seem to be getting a little higher.  I went to a public institution in NYC and even the tutition there took a hike, this may have been due to the finanical hit the city took with 9/11.  \n\nMy advice, do good in school and apply for scholarships.  As for books, heck I didn't even buy most of mine, just borrowed them from the library and kept renewing throughout the semester.  After all, I don't need those books once the semester is over.  \n\nAlso, definitely check ebay before buying books at a bookstore.  All through my five years of undergrad I just kept buying at the bookstore and then I was playing around ebay trying to sell them back, and saw that the prices are unbelievably cheap on ebay.\n\nAlso, try www.bookboom.com for books, not all schools are listed, but those that are have people selling the books who attend the school.  That way you can just meet up on the campus and do an exchange w/out worrying about shipping costs.
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Around 50,000/y right out of college. up to 80,000/y with experience.\n\nthis is aproximate.
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Who is paying? Also, How commited are you to get the type of education you desire?\n\nBaby, College education is your future...not theirs....but search for a compromise...if they are paying the full load.
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Very likely but check with the school. A lot of things change within 10 years.
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now, it will be about $30k a year. maybe in 10 years alot more. but alot of people get rewards and financial aid stuff.
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whether it's fair or not, limiting budgets will increase the parity.  i don't think parity can ever be equalized since certain factors will always be different - things like school size, location, admissions standards, etc.
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With 60,000 undergrads and a huge budget
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You may not want to think of it in terms of tuition cost. Often times the more expensive schools have more financial aid available than state colleges, thereby making them more affordable. I would look into what schools have the best program then make an appointment with a financial aid advisor to see what kind of scholarships and grants might be available. I bet you'll be surprised.
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It really depends on where you go... community colleges around here are still around $17 per semester unit.  San Jose State (CA)averages out to about $100 per unit if you take 15 units.  UC Berkeley comes in around $200-$300 a unit if you take 15 units.\n\nCollege would be even more expensive if part of it weren't subsidized by the taxpayers.  Just look at the cost for non-resident tuition, and the cost at private schools.  Hiring professors costs money.  The better the professors, the higher the cost.  Some states defray this cost with taxes more than others do.
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Yes if you get straight A's in 10th-12th grade you have a good chance of going to any good private school. BUT you also need a killer essay, good recommendations and good SAT's scores. So you have to have the whole package. \n\nHonestly, I think it's much better to go to a 2-yr college first because\n\na) it's waay cheaper\nb) teachers are generally better..not always though\nc) it's much easier to transition from high school to college life\nd) you get a higher standing when you transfer, than freshmen, because you have college experience and finished at least 70 units. Making you more desirable to 4-yr colleges. \ne) so it makes it easier to get accepted to 4-yr colleges because your previous college experience.
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Somewhere near 36% more.  Hey, more is more.  Even 1% more will pay off in the long run because in most degree level jobs you get raises based on what you currently make so your even getting bigger raises than those high schoolers.
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My son attends a private college in Michigan.  He's in his second year, and it costs $31,000 a year.  Maybe you can get enough info from your question to decide what is low.  Good luck!
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You are correct. It is ridiculously unfair. Fortunately, really good students do manage to get degrees and contribute to society.\n\nIn the USA, college education is big business more than pure education.\n\nThe more prestigious the school, the higher the costs. Harvard, Yale, etc can cost more than $40,000/year in tuitions! This does not include books, room, board, etc.. Nonetheless, people are clambering over each other to get in. \n\nMost students with little financial resources must rely on scholarships; either outright grants or low interest student loans. Many students spend years repaying loans.\n\nAlso, state sponsored schools, e.g. Ohio University, have more affordable tuitions. But even then, they may be $10,000/year and up.\n\nTuitions must be paid upfront each quarter or semester before a student can register for classes.