High school vs. College (rough draft)

High School vs. College On the big day, the first day of college, arriving freshmen are thrown into a whole new world of experiences. It’s a day in the students were expectations of academia are forever changed. Long gone are the days of forced attendance, days with no homework, and the lovely social awkwardness that everyone remembers from one point or another in their high school career. College is more challenging academically and financially, but more is offered on campus for social entertainment. The cost of attending college is the first factor to be considered. A post-secondary education at any campus will be more expensive than a secondary education. High schools are fully federally funded and as long as the student is in district they may go to a public school at no cost. Once the prospective high school graduate begins the journey into factoring the costs of college tuition and fees, there generally are a lot of surprises at first. The cost of attendance for one year on campus at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond Kentucky comes to the grand total of $18,960. The tuition and fees account for $7,536 of that figure. The largest portion of the money paid will go to room and board, for a total of $7,724. Even if the student didn’t live in a dorm, housing could cost just as much as campus living. Apartments in Richmond KY run a price from $400 and up into the $700 range every month. Splitting costs with roommates could save funds but there are other factors to consider. Dorm living has cafeteria access, just like high school but with much better options for food because unlike high school, you’re paying more forward. Also, there are a few other costs to factor aside from tuition and boarding. Personal expenses, cost of transportation, and the books/supplies needed every year in college are necessary and constantly varying. A good estimate of money to set aside would be around $3,700. There are many ways of offsetting the alarming rate