<p>I am an international student and therefore not eligible for financial aid. I found out when my packet came that BC’s tuition is higher for international students. The other schools I’m considering are UVA, NYU Stern, and Davidson. UVA and Davidson are both cheaper than BC, and I’m under the impression that NYU Stern presents better opportunities for me career-wise. I LOVE LOVE Boston though, probably more than NYC. I’m trying to determine if I should just eliminate BC off my list completely at this point. Any insight is appreciated.</p>
<p>You can’t go wrong with Stern. When you give up money + Stern to go to BC, you are definitely making the wrong choice, even if you love Boston. New York City isn’t bad at all. It’s actually amazing; however, this is all just my opinion. Ultimately, it is up to you to make your choice. Good luck and I hope you make the decision that makes you the happiest.</p>
<p>The $62K cost is for tuition, room, board, personal expenses and health insurance. There is no separate international fee.</p>
<p>I am highly doubtful that NYU stern would be cheaper than BC…Reading recent cc threads puts it in mid to low $60s.</p>
<p>I was under the impression that Stern would prepare me better for the job market since I’m accepted to Boston College CAS, in which case the similar cost would be better justified.</p>
<p>Also, I thought it was a separate international fee, but I guess not then. It is a bit too high compared even to other private schools I am admitted to.</p>
<p>If your focus is undergrad business, then Stern easily beats Arts & Sciences at BC, particularly since transferring from A&S into CSOM is not easy. OTOH, an Econ major at A&S would also get you where you want to go. (The required readin’ & writin’ in A&S would make you longer-term stronger employment prospect.)</p>
<p>I am sure that when you account for room and board, NYU is roughly the same price as BC if not more.</p>
<p>The question I would need to ask before going further is this; did you get into all the programs you listed above?</p>
<p>We don’t pay $62,000 per year [Costs</a> & Financial Aid - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/costs.html]Costs”>http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/costs.html)
You can and should waive the health insurance if you are covered under your parents’ plan.</p>
<p>@trizz75: I know, but NYU Stern would be better career-wise if I’m set on business for roughly same tuition. I also knew NYU was expensive and broke going in. I don’t know what you mean by" the programs you listed". I got into BC, UVA, NYU Stern, and Davidson last week and I am a senior.</p>
<p>@collegecarla: I am international, my country has national healthcare, and the only private insurance my family has is like cancer and dental insurance. I don’t know what the breakdown of the $62k is, I was honestly very shocked when I saw the financial info sheet.</p>
<p>lullinatalk,</p>
<p>This website might be of interest to you. Good luck whatever you decide! [CampusGrotto</a> - Most Expensive Colleges for 2010-2011](<a href=“http://www.campusgrotto.com/most-expensive-colleges-for-2010-2011.html]CampusGrotto”>America's Most Expensive Colleges - CampusGrotto)</p>
<p>lullinatalk,</p>
<p>Also, I may be wrong but I do believe that the health insurance requirement is about the same for every US college, at least this was our family’s experience.</p>
<p>^^That is correct. NYU charges $2132 per year for student health insurance.</p>
<p>[NYU</a> > Student Health Center > About SHC > Student Health Insurance](<a href=“Health and Wellness”>Health and Wellness)</p>