College CostComparison

By: Brian Alvarado

Why College?

• College is valuable to society because it shows that you have knowledge and you make more money.

• There are educational, financial, and social benefits related to earning a college degree

Why College?

• College is valuable to me because with education I can have more paths and opportunities to do something I want.

• College will give me a better job and better opportunities.

Texas A&M

• 2nd Best Petroleum program in the country. Good athletic program. Very diverse campus. Good School spirit

• Flagship University

Applicants 4,096

Admitted 2,832

Acceptance rate 69.1%

Yield rate 42.9%

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $19,080 Out-of-state: $19,970

Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,730Out-of-state: $7,620

Room and Board $6,980Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses $4,370

Colorado School of Mines

• Colorado School of Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S.

• PublicApplicants 10,145

Admitted 4,520

Acceptance rate 44.6%

Yield rate 19.4%

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $30,513 Out-of-state: $46,443

Tuition and Fees In-state: $16,485Out-of-state: $32,415

Room and Board $10,103Books and Supplies

$1,500

Other Expenses $2,425

Stanford University

• One of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

• PrivateApplicants 34,348

Admitted 2,437

Acceptance rate 7.1%

Yield rate 70.0%

Cost of Attendance

$60,421

Tuition and Fees $42,690Room and Board $13,166Books and Supplies

$1,500

Other Expenses $3,065

Texas Tech

• As a public research university, Texas Tech advances knowledge through innovative and creative teaching, research, and scholarship. 

• State University

Applicants 17,569

Admitted 11,645

Acceptance rate 66.3%

Yield rate 38.3%

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $22,837 Out-of-state: $33,457

Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,942Out-of-state: $19,562

Room and Board $8,275Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses $4,420

Table Of Costs

College In-State Out-State

Texas A&M $19,080 $19,970

Colorado School of Mines

$30,513 $46,443

Stanford $60,421 -----------

Texas Tech $22,837 $33,457

Chart of Colleges

Texas A&M Colorado School of Mines Stanford University Texas Tech$0

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My Choice

Based on the information I would choose Texas A&M because it is cheaper but they also offer a good petroleum engineering program and a good sports program.