Comparing tuition costs at Texas universities

Hi y'all! So I'm hoping to stay in Texas for college, but I'm struggling to compare tuition costs across different universities. What resources could I use to find tuition and financial aid information for schools like UT Austin, Texas A&M, and others?

Hello! Comparing tuition costs can be tricky, but a good starting point is to visit each university's website and search for their "Cost of Attendance" pages. These pages typically break down the estimated costs, including tuition and fees, housing, meals, and other expenses. Here are the relevant pages for UT Austin and Texas A&M:

- UT Austin: https://finaid.utexas.edu/costs/

- Texas A&M: https://financialaid.tamu.edu/undergraduate/cost-to-attend/

Another useful tool is to utilize each university's Net Price Calculator. This online resource estimates your potential financial aid based on information about your family's income, assets, and other factors. This will help you get a better idea of the financial aid packages you may receive and how much you'll actually pay:

- UT Austin: https://admissions.utexas.edu/net-price-calculator

- Texas A&M: https://npc.tamu.edu/

Keep in mind these are estimates, and your actual financial aid package may differ once you submit your application and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

For a more general view across Texas universities, you can use the College for All Texans website (https://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/) to compare tuition, fees, and other expenses among different institutions in Texas.

I also suggest checking out CollegeVine's free college search tool (https://www.collegevine.com/in/school-list-builder/), which allows you to explore and compare different colleges, including key financial information.

Lastly, talk to your high school counselor, as they may have additional resources to assist in your search and comparisons. Make sure to apply for scholarships and other financial aid opportunities to further reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Good luck!