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Thomas
Jefferson believed that democracy wouldn't work unless poor but
worthy students had access to a quality education. At Whopp
Sports™ we couldn't agree more. Through the
sale of merchandise and hosted sporting events,
we'll help raise needed scholarship funds for
deserving students.
Rising
Tuition:
For
more than two decades colleges and universities across the country have increased
their tuition four times faster than
inflation rates, even faster than increases in gasoline
prices or healthcare.
In
1988 it cost $12,811 to attend George
Washington University
located
in
Washington D.C. That price included tuition as
well as room and board. In 2008 GW's
tuition
along with room and board soared
to $52,997.
College
costs
are spiraling wildly out of control making it almost impossible
for deserving students to enter an institution of higher
education. Compared
with two decades of runaway tuition prices, previously
worrisome jumps in healthcare and energy costs
look lame.
On
average, the price of a private college is about
four times that of a public university. And
while there are plenty of exceptions, good
schools can command higher tuition than their
less-celebrated peers. Tuition alone can reach
nearly $40,000 annually at some private colleges.
Higher
Education:
When they say HIGHER education, they really mean
it. In 1988 tuition with room and board at Vassar
College in Poughkeepsie, NY was an affordable
$16,960. Today you'll pay nearly $50,000 for the
privilege to attend this institution. "Like
anything else, it's supply and demand,"
With more students graduating from high school
and a college degree considered essential to
securing a good job, colleges are able to charge
more for their services.
But
supply and demand can't begin to explain cost increases of this magnitude. If
the usual rules applied tuition would eventually stop rising because families
would cut back enrollment especially at the most expensive private schools
just as they curtailed consumption of gas once gas prices hit $4.00 a
gallon.
Colleges
would then be forced to cut cost or entrepreneurs would flood the market with
lower-cost alternatives. But for the most part-all those invitations you see
to get your degree online notwithstanding-that hasn't happened. The
college experience is something that an online course can never replace. Along
with receiving their degree, students can make new friendships which will be
among the most satisfying and long-term of their life.
Social
activities is also a big part of college life. Exploring a fraternity or
sorority, supporting your schools athletic teams, eating at the campus and
town hot spots and attend clubs and bars frequented by students. Going
to college is as much about finding out who you really are as it is about
getting that degree.
At
Whopp
Sports, we'll
provide full and partial scholarships
for selected academic students who meet our
requirements. This is our way of making a
difference in the lives of many who would
otherwise not be able to further their education.
A
portion from each sale of our website merchandise
will go directly into our scholarship fund
account. We are currently in negotiations with
several marketing campaigns which will greatly
give our company worldwide exposure. In the near
future Whopp Sports will host sporting events
which will also help raise much needed money for
our scholarship programs.
2007-2008
College Tuition Chart:
 Listed
below are the most expensive colleges as well
as, those that will make the smallest
impact on
your wallet.
All
of the figures are based on tuition and required
fees charged to first-time, full-time
undergraduates at four-year undergraduate
colleges and universities that award at least
half their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts
fields and are based on a nine-month academic
year of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
The numbers represent 2007-2008 costs gathered by
the College Board. In-state and out-of state
tuition prices for public and private colleges and universities are given as
well as on campus room and board fees.
| Most
expensive private schools including tuition
fees, room and board. |
|
Room
and
Board |
|
|
| 1. |
George
Washington University - Washington D.C. |
$39,240 |
$52,997 |
| 2. |
Kenyon
College - Gambier, OH |
$38,140 |
$46,690 |
| 3. |
Bucknell
University - Lewisburg, PA |
$38,134 |
$46,790 |
| 4. |
Vassar
College - Poughkeepsie, NY |
$39,635 |
$49,250 |
| 5. |
Sarah
Lawrence College - Bronxville, NY |
$38,090 |
$52,210 |
| 6. |
University
of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA |
$37,740 |
$48,992 |
| 7. |
University
of Richmond - Richmond VA |
$36,550 |
$49,190 |
| 8. |
Bennington
College - Bennington VT |
$35,250 |
$37,980 |
| 9. |
Columbia
University - NY |
$35,166 |
$51,866 |
| 10. |
Wesleyan
University - Middletown, CT |
$35,144 |
$46,500 |
| Most
expensive public schools. Includes
in-state and
out-of-state tuition
plus room and board
fees. |
|
Out-of-State
Tuition |
|
|
| 1. |
Penn
State University - University Park, PA
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$25,378
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $36,612 |
$13,014 |
$24,248 |
| 2. |
University
of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$24,936
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $34,446 |
$12,876 |
$22,386 |
| 3. |
University
of Vermont - Burlington, VT
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$22,150
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $38,024 |
$12,054 |
$27,928 |
| 4. |
New
Jersey Institute of Technology -
Newark, NJ
In-state tuition plus Room &
Board $25,496
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $33,682 |
$11,896 |
$20,082 |
| 5. |
University
of New Hampshire - Durham, NH
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$22,900
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $35,860 |
$11,070 |
$24,030 |
| 6. |
Temple
University - Philadelphia, PA
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$24,220
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,738 |
$10,802 |
$19,320 |
| 7. |
Rutgers
University - New Brunswick, NJ
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$23,655
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,823 |
$10,686 |
$19,854 |
| 8. |
Rutgers
University - Newark, NJ
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$23,508
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,676 |
$10,267 |
$19,435 |
| 9. |
University
of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$19,799
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,676 |
$9,921 |
$20,499 |
| 10. |
University
of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$25,153
Out-of-state tuition, plus Room & Board
$39,686
|
$9,399 |
$23,932 |
| Least
expensive private schools.
Includes tuition plus
room and board fees. |
|
Room
and
Board |
|
|
| 1. |
National
Hispanic University - San Jose, CA |
$4,904 |
$18,522 |
| 2. |
Arkansas
Baptist College - Little Rock, AK |
$5,390 |
$15,982 |
| 3. |
Talladega
College - Talladega, AL |
$7,128 |
$15,612 |
| 4. |
Lane
College - Jackson, TN |
$7,620 |
$15,045 |
| 5. |
Tougaloo
College - Tougaloo, MS |
$10,195 |
$20,725 |
| 6. |
Judson
College - Marion, AL |
$11,120 |
$21,440 |
| 7. |
Paine
College - Augusta, GA |
$10,649 |
$19,530 |
| 8. |
St.
Augustine College - Raleigh, NC |
$13,206 |
$24,256 |
| 9. |
Barber-Scotia
College - Concord, NC |
$10,686 |
$16,248 |
| 10. |
Wesleyan
College - Macon, GA |
$16,500 |
$26,500 |
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Least
expensive public school plus tuition
fees , room and board.
|
|
Out-of-State
Tuition |
|
|
| 1. |
Florida
Atlantic University - Boca Raton, FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$14,191
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $27,264 |
$3,327 |
$16,390 |
| 2. |
San
Diego State University - San Diego CA
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$19,026
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $29,164 |
$3,428 |
$13,598 |
| 3. |
Florida
International University - Miami FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$18,898
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $31,296 |
$3,470 |
$15,868 |
| 4. |
University
of South Florida - Tampa, FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$16,524
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $29,214 |
$3,534 |
$16,224 |
| 5. |
Florida
State University - Tallahassee, FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$16,210
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $30,378 |
$3,748 |
$17,916 |
| 6. |
University
of Florida - Gainesville, FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$14,970
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,580 |
$3,790 |
$21,400 |
| 7. |
University
of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$17,178
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $32,657 |
$3,878 |
$19,357 |
| 8. |
University
of Nevada - Las Vegas NV
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$17,101
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $28,126 |
$4,463 |
$15,558 |
| 9. |
University
of Nevada - Reno, NV
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$20,202
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $31,297 |
$4,510 |
$15,605 |
| 10. |
Texas
A&M University - Kingsville, TX
In-state tuition plus Room & Board
$12,898
Out-of-state
tuition plus Room & Board $21,238 |
$4,878 |
$13,218 |
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