Why do people say USC is so good, why pay so much money

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I understand its private,which also leads me to wonder why do people pay so much for a private university is it just better education. Ive been told by someone who goes to USC that its really good and i should go there.they do have exactly what i want to major in
Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
So why should i pay so much money to go to USC when i can pay a fraction of that cost at Alabama state?</p>

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<p>Well, USC meets 100% of USC-determined need. Depending on your EFC, it can be cheaper than a state school for some people.</p>

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<p>Is efc
Technically financial aid</p>

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<p>EFC = expected family contribution = how much money your family’s expected to pay at a given college (varies by school)</p>

<p>Try the USC net price calculator: <a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/npc/”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/npc/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>USC is a peer of other private schools like Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Emory – it’s a good school.</p>

<p>And as others have mentioned, it might not cost asuch as in-state state schools, depending on your EFC.</p>

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<p>And according to US News, USC has the best occupational therapy program in the country.</p>