<p>what are some good colleges in or in the metro area of NY, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Boston that are not extremely expensive (since living there is more expensive than other places). like < $24,000??</p>
<p>I wouldn't call it "cheap", but Rice fits your criteria. Tuition is barely $20,000 and it is located in America's 4th largest city.</p>
<p>cooper union in ny if your into architecture, engineering, or art...the price and location certainly fit your criteria though (the heart of nyc, plus it's free)...i guess ucla would also fit the bill, especially if your from ca.</p>
<p>Rice, after room and board, is still about 35K per year, and that's by far the cheapest college in the top 50 of US News, unless you are in state somewhere.</p>
<p>Mboyle, I was under the impression that Rice was still under $30,000, even when including room and board.</p>
<p>Are you a California resident? :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Unfortunately, no, Alexandre. After including books and random expenses, Rice estimates 38k for a year.</p>
<p>I'm only looking for the 7 cities listed... and it doesnt have to be in the t op 50..</p>
<p>From Rice website:</p>
<p>TYPICAL STUDENT EXPENSES BUDGET FOR 2006-2007*
Tuition $26,500
Fees 474
Books & Supplies 800
Room & Board** 9,590
Transportation varies
Personal Expenses** 1,550
TOTAL $38,914</p>
<p>*Costs for 2007-2008 may be higher.</p>
<p>Have you looked at Temple in Philadelphia?</p>
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<p>Very true. I just got my first semester bill and it was about $21000 after a scholarship was subtracted.</p>
<p>I would hate to imagine what the bill is like for other schools in the top 20 if Rice is the cheapest.</p>
<p>What is your income? That may make some pricey colleges very cheep</p>
<p>They raised Rice's tuition 12% this year. Would have been nice to know that before applying ED, but oh well. I just keep reminding my parents total cost is cheaper than GWU's tuition.</p>