$70K to $80K per year for Princeton is for those who's family income qualify for financial aid. But for many middle class families - who's parents are professionals - do not qualify for this financial aid and so have to pay full fare is $87K per year for (2024-25) - with a 4% annual increase in this cost built in. The total cost of attendence for 4 years will therefore be upward of $370K. So totally not worth it, imho..... as a middle class person. But totally worth it - for the bragging rights - and if I wanted to impress others - especially if I were rich and/or well to do "prestige monger".
Individual effort and field of study may have a bigger influence over the quality of institution. I think you're right that the Ivy education can open doors in certain companies or organizations, but they may also backfire. I've met about a dozen Ivy League graduates who either had a "chip on their shoulder" and couldn't advance very far in their career either because of managers who were jealous or their attitudes/work product at work. Likewise, after working at several Fortune 100 companies, I have not met any in my corporate circles. (Mind you, I don't work in Big Tech or Wall Street). So, your mileage may vary.
I think there's some merit to this too. In certain cities, for example, Los Angeles, the USC alumni network is very strong. In fact, many of them tend to hire other USC grads. So I do agree that the Ivy League brand may not be strong when it comes to getting jobs compared to USC grads in LA. But at the same time, if we're talking about venture capital funding and starting your own business, then that Ivy League degree carries significantly more weight.
It would be interesting to compare an Ivy League vs Private vs Public university degrees. College educated students already out-earn high-school only graduates by $1,000,000 over the lifetime.
$70K to $80K per year for Princeton is for those who's family income qualify for financial aid. But for many middle class families - who's parents are professionals - do not qualify for this financial aid and so have to pay full fare is $87K per year for (2024-25) - with a 4% annual increase in this cost built in. The total cost of attendence for 4 years will therefore be upward of $370K. So totally not worth it, imho..... as a middle class person. But totally worth it - for the bragging rights - and if I wanted to impress others - especially if I were rich and/or well to do "prestige monger".
Individual effort and field of study may have a bigger influence over the quality of institution. I think you're right that the Ivy education can open doors in certain companies or organizations, but they may also backfire. I've met about a dozen Ivy League graduates who either had a "chip on their shoulder" and couldn't advance very far in their career either because of managers who were jealous or their attitudes/work product at work. Likewise, after working at several Fortune 100 companies, I have not met any in my corporate circles. (Mind you, I don't work in Big Tech or Wall Street). So, your mileage may vary.
I think there's some merit to this too. In certain cities, for example, Los Angeles, the USC alumni network is very strong. In fact, many of them tend to hire other USC grads. So I do agree that the Ivy League brand may not be strong when it comes to getting jobs compared to USC grads in LA. But at the same time, if we're talking about venture capital funding and starting your own business, then that Ivy League degree carries significantly more weight.
It would be interesting to compare an Ivy League vs Private vs Public university degrees. College educated students already out-earn high-school only graduates by $1,000,000 over the lifetime.
We'll make a video on that as well!
how much did you pay after college?
Not much actually - about $50K all-in for the four years! So roughly $12,500 per year. Princeton gives a lot of grants and financial assistance.
@@admissionsight Thanks for the info, I'm an international student so it may be different for me, I'm not applicable for FAFSA