COMPARISON OF ROOM & BOARD RATES - PUBLIC BIG TEN, MAIN
CAMPUSES
1996-97 through 1998-99
|
School |
|
1996-97 |
Rank |
|
1997-98 |
Rank |
|
1998-99 |
Meals/week |
Rank |
|
Illinois |
|
$4,900 |
3 |
|
$4,710 |
3 |
|
$4,962 |
14 |
5 |
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| a |
Indiana |
|
4,284 |
6 |
|
4,568 |
6 |
|
5,181 |
|
3 |
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Iowa |
|
3,688 |
10 |
|
3,825 |
10 |
|
3,988 |
20 |
10 |
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Michigan |
|
5,137 |
1 |
|
5,342 |
1 |
|
5,488 |
13 |
1 |
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Michigan State |
|
3,942 |
8 |
|
4,052 |
8 |
|
4,172 |
20 |
9 |
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| b |
Minnesota |
|
4,119 |
7 |
|
4,311 |
7 |
|
4,494 |
21 |
7 |
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| c |
Ohio State |
|
4,907 |
2 |
|
4,797 |
2 |
|
5,337 |
19 |
2 |
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Penn State |
|
4,460 |
4 |
|
4,650 |
4 |
|
4,840 |
18 |
6 |
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Purdue |
|
4,377 |
5 |
|
4,650 |
4 |
|
5,032 |
20 |
4 |
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| e |
Wisconsin |
|
3,911 |
9 |
|
4,033 |
9 |
|
4,206 |
|
8 |
NOTE: The only private Big Ten institution, Northwestern, has a room
and board rate for double occupancy (13 meals per week) of $6,126.
a Rate reflected is the rate charged to new students.
The rate for the most prevalent double room accommodation on the Bloomington campus is
$2,781. This is for an air conditioned room.
The most prevalent board plan is $2,400. We no longer have a meals per week plan.
The students contract for a set number of points valued at 100 cents per point.
The points can be utilized in all residential food operations as well as the
Indiana Memorial Union and the library. Unused points are not refunded at year end.
Students have the option to add to their point balance at any time.
b Minnesota: Room = $861, Board = $637 per quarter, total $1,498 per
quarter. Academic year is based on three quarters. Double room, 21 meal plan.
c Ohio: The rate quoted for 97/98 is the rate for a 2-person room in the
south campus residence halls with a 19 meal plus plan.
This rate includes $100/quarter in discretionary spending dollars through the Buck ID
plan. Money in this account can be spent at
many on and off-campus locations, including bookstores, restaurants, and convenience
stores.
e Wisconsin does not have "meal plans." They have an a la carte
system. The rate indicated includes $940 in a debit plan.
Source: Halls of Residence Office
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