According to the information provided by the American GYTB information consulting agency, there are more than 3,000 universities in the United States, and the tuition fees charged by American universities can be divided into four grades. The first level: more than 40,000 US dollars; Level 2: 22,000 to 25,000 dollars; Grade III: 1.5 to 1.9 million USD; Level 4: less than $65,438+0,000 yuan.
The biggest determinant of the difference of tens of thousands of dollars a year in studying in the United States is the nature of the university: public or private, which is a prerequisite for studying in the United States. The fees of public universities in the United States are mostly lower than those of private universities: the average fees of public universities are between 654.38+0 and 20,000 dollars, and the average fees of private universities are between 25 and 45,000 dollars.
However, the tuition fees paid by international students studying in the United States are often much higher than those paid by American students, which is also the reason why the cost of studying in the United States remains high. Let's look at a set of university tuition data: Williams.
Tickets, tuition and miscellaneous fees of Paterson University in New Jersey: US$ 65,438+US$ 00,492 for residents in the state and US$ 65,438+US$ 07,050 for non-residents in the state; Nashua
Admission fees and tuition fees of community colleges: US$ 5,730 for residents in the state and US$ 65,438+US$ 02,480 for non-residents in the state; City University of new york
Technical entrance fee and tuition and fees: 4300 USD for residents in the state and1100 USD for residents out of the state; Keane state
College entrance fees, tuition and miscellaneous fees: $8,778 for residents in the state and $0/6,628 for residents out of the state; Manchester community
College entrance fees, tuition and miscellaneous fees: US$ 5,430 for residents in this state and US$ 65,438+0,210,800 for residents outside this state.
Comparing this set of data, we can see that the entrance fees and tuition fees paid by out-of-state students are almost 1.5-3 times that of in-state students.
At the same time, most state universities charge higher fees for "non-settled" students who have lived in the state for less than one year, and foreign students are naturally typical representatives of "non-settled" students. Sometimes students have to pay some other fees. For example, most schools charge students "student activity fees" for clubs and sports activities. If you want to use the special science library, art studio and fitness facilities, you must pay extra.
Such regulations directly lead to the higher cost of studying in the United States than that of local students in the United States. However, on the other hand, it is also fair: the operating expenses of many American state universities and American community colleges come from the taxes paid by taxpayers in the state, that is to say, parents of students automatically participated in the construction and growth of the schools this week. Therefore, it is natural to give preferential treatment to students in this state, and it is also a universal law in the United States that rich water does not flow from outsiders.
Americans are realistic, and they will not use their own state residents' money to create a good educational environment for non-taxpayers. They believe that as an international student or a foreign student, the school provides quality education, including courses you are interested in, comfortable teaching environment and beautiful campus scenery. However, you have never made any contribution to the school before entering the school, so you have to bear some extra expenses for the school while enjoying these convenient conditions and high-quality teaching, which is why the cost of studying in the United States is expensive. Fortunately, Americans are objective in scholarship, and do not distinguish between local students and international students. Scholarship applicants will be paid in proportion as long as they meet the requirements. Therefore, in order to save the cost of studying in the United States, it is a good idea to work hard on scholarships.
Another determinant of the cost of studying in the United States is the cost of living. According to different levels of development, the monthly living expenses of cities in the United States are different: very large cities (such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago) need 1000-2000 USD/month;
Big cities (such as Seattle, Atlanta and Detroit) need about 800- 1000 USD/month;
Medium-sized cities in the southeast and midwest (such as Georgia, Texas and Michigan) need about $ 600-800 per month;
Remote cities (such as Missouri, South Carolina, Louisiana) only need 450-600 dollars/month.
Let's sum up: excluding winter and summer vacations, the difference in living expenses in different cities can reach $65,438+$03,950 per year, and the difference in the cost of studying in the United States for four years is $55,800. If you want to save the cost of studying in the United States, you should know more about the consumption level in the area where the university is located when choosing a school. And according to their own characteristics and professional characteristics, tailor-made for their own study abroad program.