Why are tuition fees so high in the US and UK compared to other countries?

[moose]

Through some standardized test we have in Arizona (AIMS test), my tuition will be waived for 4 years if I decide to attend the University of Arizona. UA has already offered me 6 thousand a year, which would be enough to pay for my dorm and meal plan or books. I've been working more than 30 hours a week (usually about 36) since Thanksgiving. At the rate I am saving my money, I will have around 7 thousand saved up by start of the semester next year. That's more than enough for miscellaneous living expenses...

 

[mr_coffee]

Penn State is the most expensive public school in the country. About $14,000 per year compared to about $3,000 for Florida or Florida State.

Its all free to me so i'll go as long as possible!
less real world living the better

Its only $3,000 with room and board and tuition?
shiza, my book are more than that hah j/k
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[robphy]

If you are interested in Art, Architecture, or Engineering and want to be in NYC, you might want to look into http://www.cooper.edu/administration/about/Welcome.html
While the tuition is very low, the cost-of-living probably won't be.