Mount Aloysius College

In 2022, tuition for full-time Mount Aloysius College students was $24,180 a year.

Tuition increased 2.5% in 2022–from $23,590 the prior year. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.

If this information makes going to college feel scary, remember, the "sticker price" of tuition doesn't mean much if you plan to use financial aid to help pay for college. Many students owe way less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Plus, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college feel more doable until after graduation.

Mount Aloysius College: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

Mount Aloysius College is a private, religious institution, so it has the same tuition for students from Pennsylvania as it does for students who live in other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public insitutions often offer a lower cost of attendance for students who are residents of that state.

Choosing a college where you are eligible for in-state tuition can drastically reduce the overall cost of college. Be sure to check your state's guidelines for how to qualify for as an in-state resident. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. In many states, students must have lived in the state for 12 months before starting school to qualify for in-state tuition. There may be other criteria too, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Mount Aloysius College?

Mount Aloysius College has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for federal financial aid, but should research private or Mount Aloysius College-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities..

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Mount Aloysius College Room, Board, Fees, and More

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In addition to tuition, there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Mount Aloysius College.

House and Food Costs at Mount Aloysius College

Housing and campus dining at Mount Aloysius College is $11,808 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the Mount Aloysius College's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls.

Board costs may vary depending on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

How Much Do Books Cost at Mount Aloysius College?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

The majority of colleges charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

There may be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges offer ways for students with demonstrated need to get help covering these costs.

Transportation costs

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Where are a college is located can also have a big effect on your transportation budget. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, transportation in a city can be expensive, but there may be more buses, trains or affordable flights to actually get to school. The Mount Aloysius College campus is in a small town setting in Pennsylvania.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, be sure to factor in the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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Financial Breakdown for Mount Aloysius College

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Now, let’s look at the breakdown of all expenses, to get a better estimate of the actual cost of attending Mount Aloysius College.

How Much Does Mount Aloysius College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Mount Aloysius College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$24,180
Room and Board	$11,808

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$37,318
Off-Campus	$25,510

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Mount Aloysius College Financial Aid

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In 2022, 865 of the 2,770 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Mount Aloysius College meets 63% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $19,817 a year. Around 83% of Mount Aloysius College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Mount Aloysius College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $39,707 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$28,330
Private Loans	$27,245

Most Common Loans for Mount Aloysius College Students
Federal Loans	83%
Private loans	35%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Mount Aloysius College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Mount Aloysius College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Mount Aloysius College awarded 865 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $14.1 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school.

Mount Aloysius College Net Cost

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Mount Aloysius College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Mount Aloysius College was $19,817 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Mount Aloysius College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$17,501
Off-Campus	$5,693

What will attending Mount Aloysius College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Mount Aloysius College's net cost calculator on their website.

Mount Aloysius College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Mount Aloysius College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Mount Aloysius College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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