Choosing a College: What Matters Most to You?

Posted by: Allie P. | Dec 15,2007

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a college. You’ll be there for (at least) four years, and you want to get the most for your money. Things to consider when you are choosing a college:

 

Money, of course, is on everyone’s minds. The average annual tuition for a private four-year school is just under $24,000, and many schools cost much more. Public universities cost a lot less, averaging around $6200 a year for tuition. Trying to decide what you can afford can be daunting, but deferred student loans can help ease the burden of paying for college. Keep in mind when you’re choosing a college that the monthly student loan payments are geared towards what you can afford and you’re given a long time to pay them back.

 

University rankings mean a lot to a lot of people. You want to make sure that you and your parents’ money goes to a good school. Yet, hiring managers often don’t seem to be aware of rankings, outside of the really well-known schools like Harvard or Yale. So think carefully about what a university ranking can do for you before you choose a college. 

 

Finding a school that has the majors you want to study is critical when you choose a college. Location is also important; many people want to travel, others find it best to stay close to home.

 

When you’re choosing a college, factor in everything that counts; courses of study available, cost, university rankings and location. Then decide what the best fit is for you based on the career you’d like to have. Once you decide, the rest should fall into place.

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