<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>Looking for suggestions for good, undergraduate English and/or Literature programs at public universities. I know that most every school has an English program, and that most aren't bad, but there are also a lot of gems out there (UNC Chapel Hill, UC Berkeley, etc.) that have really great programs, and are sometimes more difficult to find. I just want to make sure I don't miss any possibilities. </p>
<p>I appreciate any recommendations!</p>
<p>Thanks. </p>
<p>Will</p>
<p>Any reason it has to be at a public university?</p>
<p>If the motivation is cost, you may want to frame the restriction in terms of net cost (and describe your financial aid situation), since most public universities do not meet financial need to out-of-state students (Berkeley will be about $22,000 per year short for out-of-state students, for example), although some have lower out-of-state list prices and others offer large merit scholarships.</p>
<p>It’s a combination of preference and cost. I can only afford a school between 20-25,000 a year, and most public universities’ tuitions are closer to that range. </p>
<p>I am also transferring from a private university, and would prefer a change to a public school. </p>
<p>But if you have any suggestions of private universities given the tuition limitations, I’d love to hear them.</p>
<p>Do you mean $20,000 to $25,000 per year tuition, or all-in including room and board, books, and other expenses?</p>
<p>If it is all-in, then you may have a hard time getting that at an out-of-state public, since the cheaper flagship-level publics (e.g. Minnesota, Iowa, SUNYs) start at around $30,000 per year for out-of-state. Only Virginia and North Carolina are said to meet full need for out-of-state students. Your in-state public universities may be within your budget, however (which state are you a resident of?).</p>
<p>To check on what need-based financial aid a school (public or private) may give, try the net price calculator on the school’s web site.</p>
<p>Truman State, while not a flagship, may be worth considering. It’s in the middle of nowhere Missouri, but seems to have a fairly extensive English faculty roster for a school of its size. </p>
<p>SUNY Geneseo, if you choose to live in a surrounding apartment, which I assume would be much cheaper than the listed room and board could be a possibility. Travel costs might be higher though. In an old post you mentioned you applied to SUNY Purchase. Are you a NY resident? If so it will fall well under the $20-25k a year budget.</p>
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<p>Many public universities are in that range for state residents, but not as many are in it for OOS students. As an OOS transfer student, you’re in a doubly bad position for aid. </p>
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