College Expense Comparison Worksheet

When researching which college to attend, there are many factors to

consider cost of attendance, financial aid and many more. These factors
can play an important tool in deciding which college is the best choice for
you. Use the template below to note the financial characteristics of each
college campus you research. Research a 2- year institution (or trade
school), in/out of state public school, and a in/out state private school. When
finished comparing- rank in order that you would want to attend.

AidFinancial

Expenses

The University
Of Iowa
How much is tuition & fees?
How much is room and board?
Estimate the amount needed for books, supplies,
transportation, etc.
How much does it cost to apply to the college
(application fee)? If accepted, how much is the
deposit?
What is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
What forms must be submitted?
What percentages of students receive financial
aid?
What kinds of scholarships does the college
provide?
When is the deadline to apply?
What are the residence hall requirements?

OptionsLiving

What kind of dining options are available?

What is the cost of nearby apartments?

What would be the average cost of food if you did
not have a meal plan?
How much money would you need above and
beyond school expenses?

$8,104
$9,728
$3,178
Application:
$40
Acceptance:
$250
June 30
FASFA
65.4% of
undergraduate
students
Iowa Heritage
Award
May 31
Live on
campus your
freshman year
Gold =
Unlimited
meals $1,740
per semester
Black = 145
meals $1,570
per semester
Hawkeye = 75
meals $700
per semester
$2,395/month
and
$1620/month
If you ate three
meals a day it
would cost
$2,190
Around $3,850

The University
of Northern
Iowa
$7,817
$8,320
$3,000

The University
of Notre Dame

Application:
$40
Acceptance:
$320
August 15
FASFA
78.2% of
undergraduate
students
Don and Jo
Fuerhoff
Endowed
Scholarship
January 15
Live on
campus your
freshman year
Gold = $4,544
per academic
year Silver =
$4,344 per
academic year
Purple =
$4,144 per
academic
year

Application:
$75
Acceptance:
none
May 1
FASFA
58.7% of
undergraduate
students
Federal Pell
Grant

$1,600/month
and
$725/month
If you ate three
meals a day it
would cost
$1,743/year
Around $3,850

$1,499/month
and $617774/month
If you ate three
meals a day it
would cost
$2,190
Around $3,850

$47,929
$13,846
$3,000

N/A
Live on
campus your
freshman year
Gold = $400
per semester
Blue = $0 per
semester
Green = $315
per semester

The following links might be helpful, or check out each schools website.
http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/Default.aspx
http://collegecost.ed.gov/