The Advantages of Living Off Campus

Costs of living on campus compared to off campus living:

On Campus

  • Fall Semester Double: $4093 *
  • Spring Semester Double: $4093 *
  • Summer Rent: $0
  • 2 Semester Meal Plan: $4350 *
  • Utilities: $0

Total Cost for One Year on Campus:
$12,536 *

Off Campus

  • Fall Semester: $3000 **
  • Spring Semester: $3000 **
  • Summer Rent: $600 (optional)
  • Groceries: $1800 ($60 weekly x 30 weeks) **
  • Utilities: $800 per year including wifi **

Total Cost for One Year off Campus:
~ $8,600 **

As you can see, an off campus apartment is approximately $3900 less than a double on campus!

There are also other advantages besides saving $ MONEY $

As you can see, there really is no choice!! Off Campus is the only way to go!!

* Above costs reflect the price of a double and meal plan on campus for 2016/17 entries to Oneonta State.

** Above costs reflect average apartment prices. Prices will vary. Grocery bills and utilities costs are approximate.