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Post by thesenator on Apr 23, 2015 15:58:36 GMT -5
my heart goes out to the kid that was interviewed by the bv...he's a junior who struggled to get the money together for this year and now he's gotta find another 1k for next year...no word yet on what the hike (if any) will be for room and board, but i'm betting no one's holding their breath for an announcement that there'll be no hike...it's seems like we're staring at a double-whammy...one part is that if we keep missing the mark for enrollment numbers year after year, when's the clock gonna run out?...and if we keep raising the cost 1k+ a year, at what point are we gonna stop being a top value and lose even more students?...
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Post by wgt on Apr 23, 2015 18:51:20 GMT -5
thesenator....You raise serious concerns. The cost of higher education has been skyrocketing for years. I feel that Bona is well aware of the impact on families & works hard to make a Bona education as affordable as possible. Consider the following. For the coming 2015-16 school year the cost of attending Bona (Tuition + Room & Board & all fees) is $41,275. Compare to Fordham @ $57,505 (last year’s #s which of course are going up), Siena @ $51,211, St Joes @ $52,250, Iona @ $49,304 & Nova @ $60,916. The average “financial package” for all frosh receiving financial aid at Bona is $21,433. 95% of Bona students receive some financial aid. 25 million is awarded annually in grants & scholarships. Bottom line is that the average cost of attending Bona, living on campus with a meal plan is $18,577. That matches or beats the cost of attending a state school. “US News & World Report” ranks Bona #3 on the 2014 list of “Best College Values in the North” and #1 in NY State. It is SBU’s highest ranking ever on “Great Schools at a Great Price” List. Enrollment is a critical concern. Once again I urge people to consider how you might assist Bona, through the SHARE program, to spread the “Good Journey” word & attract students to Bona. I know many current posters that have participated in this endeavor for the benefit of the University & they have derived great satisfaction from their involvement as have I. Check out the SHARE program in the link below. And don’t hesitate to PM me about my experiences working with the Admissions Office. www.sbu.edu/alumni/share-bona's |
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Post by old timer on Apr 23, 2015 18:53:25 GMT -5
Not good news  , but the #1 rated regional private U in the NE is Villanova. In 2014-15 the costs to attend Villanova was $45,966. St Bona was $30,475. We can't compete against state supported universities. Our comparison must be against private regional universities. They all face challenges. But, I we have some wiggle room in this game. |
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Post by old timer on Apr 23, 2015 18:58:40 GMT -5
wgt My info come from the Internet Us News & World Report Villanova University is a private institution that was founded in 1842. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,042, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 260 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Villanova University's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 1. Its tuition and fees are $45,966 (2014-15). Your figures for Nova are about $14,000 more....I wonder about the difference. We both can "google" with the best of them.  I have assisted SBU in other endeavors, but I just officially joined the SHARE program. |
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Post by Hermit on Apr 23, 2015 22:14:04 GMT -5
Not good news , but the #1 rated regional private U in the NE is Villanova. In 2014-15 the costs to attend Villanova was $45,966. St Bona was $30,475. We can't compete against state supported universities. Our comparison must be against private regional universities. They all face challenges. But, I we have some wiggle room in this game. I guess I have to ask.......why does it cost so much???!? That is absolutely ridiculous. Where does that money go? I must say one of the problems in America today is the cost of higher education...... |
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Post by bva on Apr 23, 2015 22:54:46 GMT -5
Oldcoach ... you quote "tuition & fees;" wgt also included room & board.
I don't know what state school costs are these days, but wgt makes the point that Bona can compete with state schools, given that private schools offer much larger financial aid packages!
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Post by az63 on Apr 23, 2015 22:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by bva on Apr 23, 2015 23:02:43 GMT -5
az63 ... you forgot to include 5,700-6,400 for meals.
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Post by fjs64 on Apr 23, 2015 23:29:50 GMT -5
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Post by agoo on Apr 24, 2015 0:50:47 GMT -5
$1,000 is a significant figure, but it represents a 2% increase, a tuition hike most schools and students would graciously trade for. 5% is a more typical annual increase, with many going higher.
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Post by dadster81 on Apr 24, 2015 5:18:10 GMT -5
Continuing with agoo's thoughts, as a parent of three recent college grads, I would be ecstatic if my children's tuition only went up $1K a year. When measuring against other schools, one should look at the possible net costs of attending, not the actual costs. At net costs, Bonas is a great value - close to SUNY costs. All three of my kids applied to Bonas (dad's requirement) but none attended. The schools they ended up attending more expensive schools (to dad's dismay)even after their scholarships. All three schools in increased tuition more than $1K a year.
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Post by old timer on Apr 24, 2015 7:26:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the help with my figures on Villanova, but I am still confused by the number comparison. Doesn't the "board" in "room and board" mean meals (FOOD). Am I that out of touch? Both my kids commuted from home and ate my "board" (food). |
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Post by fjs64 on Apr 24, 2015 7:51:34 GMT -5
There are multiple options for dorms (including single, double, townhouses, etc) and multiple meal plans, thus you see a separation of "room" and "board".
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Post by bva on Apr 24, 2015 8:04:46 GMT -5
Oldcoach ... az63 did not include the cost of "board" = food, when he said room/board (i.e. he only used the room cost, which is $7,222).
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Post by brownindian11 on Apr 24, 2015 8:11:22 GMT -5
Proud to say I helped close the deal for one student for this upcoming freshman class from Holy Cross in Queens. Got his parents ear at a St Patricks Day dance and went to work with many of those stats mentioned in this thread. Just saw our accounting program was recognized as well. Working on a few more students already for next years class. Anybody know who's taking over the SHARE effort for MJ?
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, but the #1 rated regional private U in the NE is Villanova. In 2014-15 the costs to attend Villanova was $45,966. St Bona was $30,475. We can't compete against state supported universities. Our comparison must be against private regional universities. They all face challenges. But, I we have some wiggle room in this game. 
