Price Comparison

Living in an apartment off campus with a roommate

Monthly Bill                                                                     Meals

Two Bedroom Apartment       $850                                  Number of meals included:                  19 (per week)

Electric                                   $230                                                                                           x  16 (weeks)

Water                                       $65                                                                                             304 (meals)

Basic Cable                             $90                                   Cost of cheapest buffet                   x    $6

Wireless Internet                  +  $40                                  Food Cost for equivalent                 $1824

Monthly Total                        $1275

                                                x   4 (months)

                                              $5100  /  2 (residents)

Total per person                    $2555

Food cost                          +  $1824

Total per person                 $4379  

This estimate doesn't include added costs of living off campus such as furnishing an apartment, gas, wear on vehicle, and laundry costs.  Not to mention things you can't put a price on such as student activities, sporting events, and comradery with your peers.

Other Colleges (with similar amenities)

NTCC            $2750 - $3675

Kilgore          $2135 - $2815

TJC               $2125 - $3200

Total cost per semester to live on campus at Panola $2420 - $3140

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