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

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The discussion centers on the high tuition fees in the US and UK, often exceeding $20,000 annually, compared to significantly lower costs in countries like India and Canada. Participants highlight the increasing costs attributed to universities operating as businesses, the lack of government subsidies, and the financial burden placed on students. Scholarships and grants are recommended as viable options to mitigate expenses, while the disparity in tuition fees between in-state and out-of-state students is also emphasized. The conversation reveals a growing concern over student debt and the sustainability of current tuition models.

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  • #31
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...
 
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  • #32
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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  • #33
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.
 
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