Magazine lists TCU 14th best college value
By David Reese
Staff Reporter

TCU officials say a recent national ranking that lists the university as one of the, “15 great schools at great prices” is right on the money.

In the November/December issue of Careers & Colleges magazine, the university was ranked the 14th best college value in the nation.

Dean of Admissions Ray Brown said TCU is a great value for many reasons.

“TCU has a national-class faculty, national-class student body and world-class facilities,” Brown said.

He said TCU is also located in a terrific city with wonderful weather.

Brown said in addition to the great benefits of Fort Worth, TCU’s cost is one of the most reasonable in the realm of private universities.

Ben Alexander, director of admissions marketing, said in comparison to other private universities, TCU has a lower cost with higher benefits.

The TCU Web site estimates that with tuition and all other expenses including living on campus, a student will pay approximately $20,762 a year.

In comparison, according to the Southern Methodist University Web site, a student’s total cost is estimated at $28, 349. The Web site of Rice University said that tuition and fees are approximately $23,294.

Brown said that the cost of the TCU education is approximately $11,000 more than what students actually pay because the university’s endowment subsidizes tuition.

He also said TCU is unusual because it has incredible athletic and music programs.

Brown said this is unique because many smaller sized universities are not able to have strong programs in different spectrums.

Alexander said the admissions department will use the endorsement from the magazine to support their efforts to promote the value of TCU to prospective students.

He said he thinks outside endorsements are a great marketing tool since admissions already tries to show TCU as being a great value.

Alexander said they will use the endorsement on brochures and the admissions Web site to attract prospective students.Freshman biochemistry major Kaveh Nezafati said that TCU offers lots of opportunities in both academic and extracurricular involvement which makes TCU a good value.

“I don’t think you can get a better education for $8,000 (more from SMU),” said Nezafati.

David Reese
D.W.Reese@student.tcu.edu

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