| They might have better institutions, but cost of such are higher.  Rebuttal1 #146587 
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| he estimate of costs in the table below would be for a USC undergraduate who:      is full-time (taking 12-18 units during both fall and spring semesters)is living in university housinghas a meal planhas season football ticketshas a transportation allowance                            | (Fall / Spring academic year) 
 |               | $42,162 |  | Tuition |               | 1,109 |  | Student Health Insurance (may be waived with proof of sufficient coverage) |               | 488 |  | Student Health Service fee (mandatory) |               | 155 |  | Student Season Football Tickets (optional) |               | 656 |  | Mandatory fees: Student Programming, Student Services, and Topping Aid(see Other Costs* below...) |               | 12,078 |  | Room and board (rent & meal plans) |               | 1,500 |  | Books and supplies |               | 1,825 |  | Personal / Miscellaneous |               | 828 
 
 |  | Transportation (parking permit) or $796 - Housing (parking permit) 
 
 |               | $60,801 |  | Total (add $150 USC Orientation Fee for your first semester) |  |