Compare MyCosts

College costs can vary greatly with the choice of schools. A Community College may only be a few thousand dollars, a State University on average costs $12,000, and a Private and/or Ivy League education may cost over $35,000. The formula below will assist you in a basic comparison.

Cost of Attendance (all the projected expenses for the time on campus)
- Merit and Need Based Aid (all awards that are not a loan)
= Unmet Need Before Loans

Unmet Need Before Loans
- Loans Awarded
= Out of Pocket Expense

You can also use the College Boards Financial Aid Comparison Chart.