Syracuse is $70k/year?

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Anonymous wrote:It is true with respect to the overwhelming majority of private colleges/universities regularly discussed on this board.

+1. Most private universities in the top-50 or so are at or near 70k per year for total cost of attendance (not tuition alone, in case there was any confusion).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The is the cost for most private colleges/universities.

Not remotely true.

I'm on my third college kid. Sticker price for state schools is generally around $40-45k and privates are around $70k. Before scholarships and other aid of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Syracuse University and LOVED it! I had an excellent education. Obviously you do not choose to go here for the city of Syracuse. People have different preferences and reasons for why they choose a particular school.

Syracuse University was my very first choice because it is large, relatively self-contained campus-based, fun, social, sports-oriented (Carrier Dome) and tons of school spirit. For me, If I had wanted a great city school then I would have chosen a place like NYU, but that is not my scene.

I also went there and loved it, for all the reasons that OP mentions above. But that was 30 years ago, and I had a nearly-free ride thanks to great academic stats. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, it was not as strong academically as many schools I could have gone to, plus the city of Syracuse is awful - and getting worse. I feel bad for people who have to live there. If you have the money and your kid wants to go there, it's fine, no harm. But if you have a kid that is on the fence, or don't have unlimited funds, my recommendation would be to go elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is true with respect to the overwhelming majority of private colleges/universities regularly discussed on this board.

+1. Most private universities in the top-50 or so are at or near 70k per year for total cost of attendance (not tuition alone, in case there was any confusion).

Well, OK. That is vastly, vastly different that "most" private colleges/universities. For reference, there are 1,845 private 4-year colleges/universities in the US. I would not consider 50/1845, or less than 3%, to be "most", but maybe we interpret percentages differently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is true with respect to the overwhelming majority of private colleges/universities regularly discussed on this board.

+1. Most private universities in the top-50 or so are at or near 70k per year for total cost of attendance (not tuition alone, in case there was any confusion).

Well, OK. That is vastly, vastly different that "most" private colleges/universities. For reference, there are 1,845 private 4-year colleges/universities in the US. I would not consider 50/1845, or less than 3%, to be "most", but maybe we interpret percentages differently.

Different poster, but all the privates my kids considered were in the $65-$70k range. Not sure why your arguing the point that Syracuse isn't out of line with other privates. The value might not be there, but that's a different story.

[Anonymous]

My son graduated from Syracuse last year and it was a fantastic experience for him. If you don't think it's worth it, don't send your kid there. But for those of us who send our kids there, we think it's a great place.

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Sad!

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Young nephew just graduated in architecture. Loved it and has a great job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is true with respect to the overwhelming majority of private colleges/universities regularly discussed on this board.

+1. Most private universities in the top-50 or so are at or near 70k per year for total cost of attendance (not tuition alone, in case there was any confusion).

Well, OK. That is vastly, vastly different that "most" private colleges/universities. For reference, there are 1,845 private 4-year colleges/universities in the US. I would not consider 50/1845, or less than 3%, to be "most", but maybe we interpret percentages differently.

No, its relevance we interpret differently. Or do you want to go and factor foreign schools in as well to adjust the percentages further?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newhouse is one of the best programs in the nation for journalism, communication, etc. Worth every penny. Other majors maybe not.

TONS of paying journalism jobs out there. Booming industry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newhouse is one of the best programs in the nation for journalism, communication, etc. Worth every penny. Other majors maybe not.

TONS of paying journalism jobs out there. Booming industry.

Traditional reporting/printwork, no. Digital media, corporate communications, content marketing, Grant writing, etc. are though, and companies always need people who can communicate clearly and concisely. The kinds of skills you learn in journalism school are quite applicable to a variety of different paths.

I know you think you are cute and funny, but your sarcasm shows that you are pretty clueless about these programs and the careers their graduates enter. Most journalism majors are NOT working for newspapers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Syracuse University and LOVED it! I had an excellent education. Obviously you do not choose to go here for the city of Syracuse. People have different preferences and reasons for why they choose a particular school.

Syracuse University was my very first choice because it is large, relatively self-contained campus-based, fun, social, sports-oriented (Carrier Dome) and tons of school spirit. For me, If I had wanted a great city school then I would have chosen a place like NYU, but that is not my scene.

From the perspective of someone who's used to big, grungy cities, is Syracuse really that bad?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Syracuse University and LOVED it! I had an excellent education. Obviously you do not choose to go here for the city of Syracuse. People have different preferences and reasons for why they choose a particular school.

Syracuse University was my very first choice because it is large, relatively self-contained campus-based, fun, social, sports-oriented (Carrier Dome) and tons of school spirit. For me, If I had wanted a great city school then I would have chosen a place like NYU, but that is not my scene.

From the perspective of someone who's used to big, grungy cities, is Syracuse really that bad?

No, it's not. You just have to like winter. A lot.

Autumn up there is absolutely beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The is the cost for most private colleges/universities.

Not remotely true.

Yes. Some are $80k per year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newhouse is one of the best programs in the nation for journalism, communication, etc. Worth every penny. Other majors maybe not.

TONS of paying journalism jobs out there. Booming industry.

Traditional reporting/printwork, no. Digital media, corporate communications, content marketing, Grant writing, etc. are though, and companies always need people who can communicate clearly and concisely. The kinds of skills you learn in journalism school are quite applicable to a variety of different paths.

I know you think you are cute and funny, but your sarcasm shows that you are pretty clueless about these programs and the careers their graduates enter. Most journalism majors are NOT working for newspapers.

I'm not being cute or funny. Those options sound stultifying.