Sample Cost
The chart below is a sample of estimated annual costs that compares living in a
double-occupancy room in a residence hall (in this case,
Marks Tower [DMT]) to an apartment
(two bedrooms, four people total; in this case,
Century [CAP]).
To make the comparison, we have listed various common expense categories,
such as rent, groceries/food and electricity.
| Estimated Living Expenses |
Residence Halls (DMT) |
Apartment (CAP) |
| Rent |
$6,170 |
$5,450 |
| Activity Fee |
$82 |
$82 |
| Required Meal Plans |
$5,042 |
$1,120 |
| Groceries |
$0 |
$2,188 |
| Utilities (Electricity) |
$0 |
$120 |
| Personal/ Miscellaneous |
$1,750 |
$1,750 |
| Basic Phone and Cable |
$0 |
$0 |
| Parking (Optional) |
$792 |
$450 |
| Total Est. for Year |
$13,836 |
$11,160 |