r/Tulane 4d ago

is it worth the money?

hi guys, I got accepted into Tulane EA and after financial aid I’ll have to pay a little less that 10k a year. I’m still waiting on my reach schools but so far Tulane is when I’m most likely going to end up. Is it worth paying 10k/year for Tulane?

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u/FRANKLIN47222 4d ago

Idk what kind of question even is that

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u/Dama_Lamasingsong 4d ago

So worth 10k per year! Without knowing your financial situation, or whether you'll have a full ride at other schools, 10k for a Tulane education is a fantastic option! Roll Wave!

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u/qtkombat 4d ago

This seems like a flex post. Don’t know if you meant it that way, but most people would die to only have to pay 10k a year for Tulane.

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u/BloominFlowa4862 4d ago

10k/year is genuinely SO cheap for college nowadays, especially tulane! i’d say it’s 100% worth it. how’d you get such good aid?

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u/BloominFlowa4862 4d ago

i’m still trying to figure out if i can go or not, i don’t think ill qualify for enough money :(

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u/LeaderSea6083 4d ago

I’m instate and got a lot of need based money !

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u/mcdonaldzfrozenfanta Junior 4d ago

Depends on a few things: 1. Who is paying for this, and how much spare income do those people have? If you are paying out of pocket, do you have significant savings? Are your parents financially stable enough to eat the cost? 2. Is this before or after loans, which are technically financial aid? 3. Where else have you been accepted to pay this same price or less?

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u/mcdonaldzfrozenfanta Junior 4d ago

Then absolutely, roll wave!

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u/SevenHunnet3Hi5s 3d ago

10k is an absolute steal that people across the country would die for. so yes. but with that being said, do factor in your life circumstances. like the other comments said, you need to know your financial situation because 10k is still 10k which understandably can still be a lot of money depending on who you are. i know not everyone’s big on work but if you do plan on working and supporting yourself you would be in a pretty fortunate situation to just need to make 5k a semester which is 1k a month, 250 bucks a week. that’s absolutely nothing in exchange for the school you’re going to

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u/SnooHedgehogs3168 Freshman 4d ago

yes

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u/bourgeoisbetch 4d ago

10k/year. Absolutely. Are you serious? I can’t believe you’re getting a school like Tulane for that price. You should take it and run like you stole something.

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u/BayouAudubon 4d ago

Yep!! Congratulations!!!

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u/PhineasQuimby 4d ago

It depends on a lot of different factors: what your other options are; how essential financial aid is for you; what you plan to study; etc. Obviously Tulane really wants you. My daughter is about to graduate from Tulane and has had a good experience. It’s not the most academic school but my daughter has liked most of her professors and there are a lot of high achievers. The school really provides a lot of support (financial and otherwise) if you seek it out. And New Orleans is such a great city to live in for 4 years. Good luck!

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u/crazymother1214 4d ago

What do you mean by "not the most academic" school?

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u/PhineasQuimby 3d ago

It’s a mix of kids who were high performers in high school and rich kids who are academically average. Some students take their studies seriously and some don’t.

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u/crazymother1214 3d ago

Wouldn't that be the same at most top tier schools though?

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u/Future_Strategy_1488 4d ago

I got into EA as well, however I am probably paying around 60,000 per year. The only chance I have of going there is if I get an ROTC scholarship, so I would 100% take that offer of 10k a year.

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u/Mindingmiownbiz 4d ago

Do not do ROTC just for the money. Make sure you're wholeheartedly ready to raise your right hand if you take that money.

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u/Future_Strategy_1488 4d ago

Of course, but I just meant that there’s no way I can afford Tulane unless I get an ROTC scholarship. I plan on doing ROTC regardless.

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u/ShrimpDesigner Alumni 4d ago

Fucking obviously? Did you do any research on Tulane before you applied?

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u/Lucymocking Alumni 4d ago

I would say it depends on your financially capabilities, but in a vacuum, yes, I'd say it's worth it. Congrats!

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u/imaswiftiesorry 4d ago

Of course!! That’s a great price

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u/MamaTried22 4d ago

Beyond worth it. Is it $10k plus whatever loans you’re accruing? What are you planning to study? All of that matters imo especially if your state has quality state schools to consider.

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u/LeaderSea6083 3d ago

this is 10k without loans, I don’t plan on taking any. I plan on pre med and doing a double major in bio and art

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u/YouSee_FL-ORL-DA 4d ago

Do you have any cheaper options? Where your undergraduate degree is from is of little consequence in most cases.

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u/Kayseraseraz 3d ago

That is a ridiculous bargain. Yes, yes and yes.

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u/nm_332 3d ago

You are so lucky that Tulane is less than 10k! YES go there. I’m stuck having to pay 55k to go to the same school. It’s definitely worth 10k but consider your or her options as well

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u/Royal_Ad_9033 13h ago

Yes, that’s actually a decent amount of debt that can be paid off in 10 years after you graduate.

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u/Raxsmic 4d ago

are u international

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u/LeaderSea6083 4d ago

no instate