Years ago, choosing a state school was financially easier and more rational than attending a small, private university. Recently, however, the “typical” affordable college has shifted from public to private schools since the Cal State and UC systems have been devastated by financial woes.
“Go to college” is what every student in America hears growing up. But with 9.7 percent of the U.S. population unemployed, more and more students are hearing “Go to college, and find a way to pay for it.”
Tuition at the University of La Verne is $8,400 per semester. Room and board can range from $2,625-$2,850 a semester depending on the meal plan chosen. For additional money, students can turn toward the aid of scholarships.