Where Should I Live?

 
  Dormitory Apartment or House TKE House
Meals per Week 10 10 10+
Cost of Meals 890 440 Included
Living Space Shared Room Private Room Private Room
Three months of rent 1350 1200 Included
Utilities Included 300 Included
Social Dues 395 395 Included
Total Cost Per Quarter 2635 2335 1795
Total Cost Per YEAR 7905 8205 5885

Notes:  Dormitory prices for meals and rent are low end prices as of December 2006.

Apartment food estimates are based on 10 meals per week at $4 per meal, for 11 weeks.  Apartment rent is estimated at $400 per month.

 

For Yearly totals, apartment rent must be paid during the summer months.  TKE allows for three months of summer residency for a one-time fee of $500.

 

*TKE currently provides 10 meals per week, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday.  Leftovers are often available on weekends and a healthy supply of milk and orange juice is also included.

 

The numbers don't lie.  Living in the chapter house allows you to get the most out of your fraternity experience and is a very affordable alternative to other living arrangements.

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