The Biggest Personal Investment: Attending a Junior College Versus Attending a Traditional University Team #5: Eckart Lyew Shawn Ricordati Mike Santa Ana Paul DiMola
Scenario You are a recent high school graduate and looking to go to college. You do not have a college fund. Assume you will graduate and earn a degree in 4 years. Your two options are: 1. Go right into a traditional university 2. Attend a community college for the first two years, then transfer to the traditional university to finish the remaining two years.
Riverside Community College vs. Cal Poly Pomona
Comparisons Price per unit Commuting Expenses (RCC) Living Expenses (CPP) Campus Availability Loans (CPP) vs. Working (RCC)
RCC Conditions Price per unit: $20 Enrolled in 12 units/semester Total spent on fees = ~$550 Involved in a part-time job, working a minimum of 20 hours/week Commute is minimal: ~5-10 miles
CPP Conditions Undergraduate Fee including parking for one quarter: $ units/quarter School load allows for 8-10 hours of work/week Living on campus
Which is a better investment option?