<p>Does anybody know how much on average sororities cost at USC? I'm trying to decide between USC and UCLA. i'm a legacy at USC but i didn't get any financial aid and my family is really going to struggle to pay for it. I've always wanted to go to USC, but I feel really guilty because i could just go to UCLA which is half the price, just as fun, and get an equally good education. </p>
<p>My cousin was in a sorority at USC and had to pay an extra $11,000. Since i didn't get the merit scholarship or any financial aid, my parents say there is no way i can be in a sorority now. But I'm not sure if all the sororities are that expensive. Does anybody know?</p>
<p>Extra expenses are for a jeweled pin, pledge retreat and social fees the first year. There must have been some misunderstanding of the costs you mentioned. It is not anywhere close to that amount.
The costs should be on the Panhellenic website. It is my understanding that a complete explanation of fees can be obtained at orientation. If not, e-mail the Panhellenic office for the needed information.
Why don’t you wait a year and see how your finances work out for your family? Many girls pledge their sophomore year.</p>
<p>Each sorority and fraternity has different costs and billing methods. I don’t know about sororities- but this is approx. what we paid last year at one of the fraternities:</p>
<p>Not living in house:
-Pledges pay $400/month for dues
-Actives pay $300/month for dues</p>
<p>Living in house-
-Actives pay about $850/month for dues, room and board</p>
<p>All members are allowed to eat two meals/day in the house.</p>
<p>There are other fees like Parents Club dues, special events, fundraisers, optional trips, other activities. I believe there is no dues in the summer. Some houses have full or part scholarships available.</p>
<p>I know that sorority costs are usually higher so this info may not be helpful… But their houses are MUCH nicer!</p>
<p>Yeah, as cc411 said, the costs of sororities are different than those for fraternities… so it might not be comparable… </p>
<p>But, for fraternities, the costs he cites are about standard. If you look at the costs of housing around USC, you’ll find that living in a fraternity will usually end up saving you money. </p>
<p>It might cost a bit more during pledge semester - when you’re paying dues but not living in the house. After that, though, fraternities provide some of the least expensive housing around USC, certainly east of Hoover.</p>