The tuition fee is a little expensive. I’m also considering Texas A&M and U Texas Austin, because these schools are closer to home and cheaper. Majoring in geology or earth science, is PSU better than these schools?
I’m not planning staying in Texas, and my parents said they have no problem supporting me financially. I like Texas A&M but its general ranking isn’t high as Penn state. And I don’t like Austin, that city.
I kinda feel want to submit the admission, because I still have not receive these two school’s admission, although I’m pretty confidence about that. My only concern is: would it be worthy to spend that much money, to go Pennsylvania to get a undergraduate degree? What are some advantages that PSU have?
NOT worth the OOS tuition. (And I go here!)
@bodangles I agree with him. You have two great colleges in Texas that are good too. You’re not like me where I live in NY and have no good university that offers meteorology.
Also, wait until you have all of your offers before making a final decision. You have until May 1.
^ Good point, no need to make a decision now. PSU housing priority is (unfortunately) based on when you accept your admission, but really I don’t think that should be a frontrunner if you have similar quality, cheaper options.
Would it b so hard to apply for scholarships or get fees waived?
PSU looks really nice on rankings
What fees? Like your entire tuition?
Public universities were implemented to educate the students of their specific state. So in-staters get more favorable rates sometimes. Their parents pay taxes there; they get lower prices (and sometimes whatever scholarships there may be, of which PSU has precious little).
State universities do not typically have huge endowments like the top private schools so they can not be as generous with the scholarships. State universities have also seen their state funding cut significantly over the last decade so they have to do more with less. This obviously affects their ability to give generous financial aid. And, one of the reasons they like out-of-state students is because they expect those students to pay in full, giving them an economic boost.
LOTS of state universities still giving very generous packages to above average students. These students would be able to attend OOS at theses schools for the same price Pennsylvania students pay for in state.
PSU is one of the Nation’s most expensive schools for “in-state” students; My kids were accepted to OOS public universities and were offered scholarships from these schools that brought the cost in line with PSU’s in-state price. Both chose PSU for various reasons however some of the reasons were the national ranking of the University (#49) and the strength of the programs in which they planned to enroll. My D knows many OOS students at PSU who seem to be very happy (Florida, California, DC, NY/NJ); Really depends on the student and what they are looking for… unfortunately many students don’t know what will make them happy until they actually are enrolled and living on campus. My D received a scholarship from my husband’s employer that was able to be applied anywhere she enrolled. This definitely helped. Good luck!
Pay your housing deposit in order to avoid being in a triple out in East Halls :).
THen once you’ve heard back from other universities, make your definite choice.
Keep in mind however, that if you pay the housing deposit (I think about $330), that fee is non refundable. It will hold your spot in housing and the sooner you pay the deposit the less chance of being in supplemental housing. But it is non refundable if you decide not to attend PSU.
I am an international and I recently got my desired major in psu. what other colleges would I be selected in ? My applied universities- u of illinois Urbana champaign, u of Washington Seattle, uc san Diego and Texas a&m