{"id":30185,"date":"2014-06-05T07:59:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T14:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=30185"},"modified":"2014-06-05T07:59:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-05T14:59:42","slug":"off-campus-or-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/off-campus-or-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Cheaper To Live Off Campus or On Campus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When students go off to college, they want to get the most bang for their buck whenever possible \u2013 we\u2019ve all heard the stereotype of the starving college student surviving on Ramen and the sweat of their brow. Of course, the parents who often assist these students in pursuing their scholarly goals want to save money while providing their kids with the quintessential college experience.<br \/>\nPart of that college experience typically involves living on campus, experiencing the joys (and frustrations) of dorm life, and immersing oneself in their campus environment.  When universities sell housing plans to prospective students, they are marketed as a bargain. However, is that actually the case? What if a student decides he or she wants to get away from campus after class and decides to move off college grounds? Does distance matter? This is the picture painted by the data from 49 colleges and universities across the country.<\/p>\n<h2>Off Campus &amp; On Campus<\/h2>\n<div class='tableauPlaceholder' style='width: 1004px;height: 895px'><a href='#'><img alt=' ' src='http:&#047;&#047;public.tableausoftware.com&#047;static&#047;images&#047;S9&#047;S9HY5HNWZ&#047;1_rss.png' style='border: none' \/><\/a><object><\/object><\/div>\n<div style='width:1004px;height:22px;padding:0px 10px 0px 0px;color:black;font:normal 8pt verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif'>\n<div style='float:right;padding-right:8px'>Learn About Tableau<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Methodology <\/h2>\n<p>We selected the top 49 colleges and universities based on highest enrollment (excluding community colleges and online schools), and analyzed the costs for various apartments in different areas near each school as well as various on-campus options to determine monthly averages. In the interactive above, we also calculated state averages and costs based on private rooms and shared rooms on campus.<\/p>\n<h2>On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing<\/h2>\n<p>After crunching the numbers, the data seems to suggest that housing on campus is, on average, a cheaper option.  In some cases, moving off-campus can save you money, but this is not universally true &#8211; especially in larger cities, where even finding housing at a comparable price would be rare.  Although there may be cheaper options (or at least comparable options) for housing off-campus, the data indicates that they are uncommon.  In cases in which the price is comparable, or in which living off-campus is cheaper, parents and students should weigh the benefits that living on campus provides against the potential of saving money living off-campus.<\/p>\n<h2>The Cost of Living Off Campus<\/h2>\n<p>Using the data set, we compiled heatmaps of average off-campus pricing for the top 10 schools by enrollment. Since the cost of apartment living declines significantly when roommates are involved, we included costs based on one-, two-, and three-person occupancies (where available).<br \/>\nThere are several factors to consider when making the decision to live on or off campus.  As stated, distance from campus can correlate with lower prices \u2013 but this only holds true in certain areas. In major metropolitan areas, like New York or Los Angeles, for example, the high cost of living in the region will make finding accommodations at a price comparable to those on campus an unlikely prospect.<br \/>\nIf one is commuting to a university in a less densely populated area, where the cost of living is lower, on the other hand, this may be less of an issue. The cost of a single-occupancy residence at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, for example, is roughly the same regardless of whether one lives on campus or not.  Population is not, however, the only factor affecting the cost of residency off-campus.  It really just depends on the area.<br \/>\nWhen choosing between an on-campus or off-campus residence, especially when the cost is comparable, it is important to consider potential benefits of on-campus life not reflected in the numbers alone. For example, on-campus housing provides the convenience of living close to one\u2019s classes, socialization opportunities, and the peace of mind provided by avoiding a long, stressful commute in traffic or a daily battle for hotly contested parking spaces.<br \/>\nIn the end, housing is one of the most important decisions that you will be making either for your student or as a student, so taking time to do your research before making a decision is crucial.<br \/>\n[Insert Top List Graphic]  (URL for this graphic will be here shortly, include the text for SEO purposes anyway below it)<br \/>\nOff Campus<br \/>\nMost Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 1 Occupant<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nNew York University<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\nUCLA<br \/>\nCalifornia State University &#8211; Long Beach<br \/>\nMost Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 2 Occupants<br \/>\nUCLA<br \/>\nNew York University<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nCalifornia State University<br \/>\nMost Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 3 Occupants<br \/>\nUCLA<br \/>\nNew York University<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nUniversity of Missouri Columbia<br \/>\nCalifornia State University<br \/>\nMost Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 4 Occupants<br \/>\nUniversity of Houston<br \/>\nNew York University<br \/>\nUniversity of Wisconsin &#8211; Madison<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nUniversity of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<br \/>\nLeast Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 1 Occupant<br \/>\nBrigham Young University<br \/>\nAshford University<br \/>\nOhio State University-Main Campus<br \/>\nUtah Valley University<br \/>\nGrand Canyon University<br \/>\nLeast Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 2 Occupants<br \/>\nUniversity of Florida<br \/>\nUniversity of Missouri Columbia<br \/>\nOhio State University-Main Campus<br \/>\nAshford University<br \/>\nBrigham Young University<br \/>\nLeast Expensive Off Campus &#8211; 3 Occupants .<br \/>\nUniversity of Florida<br \/>\nOhio State University-Main Campus<br \/>\nGrand Canyon University<br \/>\nLiberty University<br \/>\nAshford University<br \/>\nOn Campus<br \/>\nMost Expensive On Campus &#8211; 1 Occupant<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nUniversity of Michigan &#8211; Ann Arbor<br \/>\nTemple University<br \/>\nMost Expensive On Campus &#8211; 2 Occupants<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nGeorgia State University<br \/>\nTemple University<br \/>\nMost Expensive On Campus &#8211; 3 Occupants<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nUniversity of California &#8211; Berkeley<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\nTemple University<br \/>\nUniversity of Georgia<br \/>\nLeast Expensive On Campus &#8211; 1 Occupant<br \/>\nTexas Tech University<br \/>\nUniversity of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<br \/>\nLiberty University<br \/>\nGrand Canyon University<br \/>\nUniversity of Florida<br \/>\nLeast Expensive On Campus &#8211; 2 Occupants<br \/>\nTexas Tech University<br \/>\nUniversity of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<br \/>\nFlorida International University<br \/>\nUniversity of Texas at Arlington<br \/>\nGrand Canyon University<br \/>\nLeast Expensive On Campus &#8211; 3 Occupants<br \/>\nFlorida International University<br \/>\nUniversity of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<br \/>\nGrand Canyon University<br \/>\nUniversity of Florida<br \/>\nMichigan State University<br \/>\nLeast Expensive On Campus &#8211; 4 Occupants<br \/>\nMichigan State University<br \/>\nUniversity of Minnesota &#8211; Twin Cities<br \/>\nUniversity of Texas at Arlington<br \/>\nUniversity of Florida<br \/>\nOhio State University-Main Campus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When students go off to college, they want to get the most bang for their buck whenever possible \u2013 we\u2019ve all heard the stereotype of the starving college student surviving on Ramen and the sweat of their brow. 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