RPI NPC seems out of whack compared to other colleges. It is at least 20k more than other universities. Is it worth applying with hopes that actual offer may be sweeter ? What are your experiences ?
NPC = TCA (Total Cost of Attendance)?
Ah…never mind…Net Price Calculator. Who knows why it’s more? I’m not sure you can really know your net cost until you get an actual offer and then tangle with the FA office to try and get more…but I don’t think any US citizen students pay anywhere near that $72K TCA, and most do get significant need or merit aid from the school. My son is a typical American engineering applicant with no “hooks” other than the usual resume, plus exceptional class rank, grades/transcript, and SAT/ACT scores. So a nice FA package still thousands more cost at RPI than his runner up…but worth it.