How does LST calculate its non-discounted cost? Forum

[rob91]

We can use Duke as an example (http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=duke)

They list non-discounted tuition at 49,617, and indirect costs (which includes living expenses) at 17,708. This comes out to 67,325 a year, and 201,975 over three years, yet LST lists the non-discounted cost at 252,727. This leaves 50,752 unaccounted for. Wheres that extra money coming from?

[DoveBodyWash]

We can use Duke as an example (http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=duke)

They list non-discounted tuition at 49,617, and indirect costs (which includes living expenses) at 17,708. This comes out to 67,325 a year, and 201,975 over three years, yet LST lists the non-discounted cost at 252,727. This leaves 50,752 unaccounted for. Wheres that extra money coming from?

i think they also account for the interest that accrues on loans as you're in school.

[rinkrat19]

Yeah, pretty sure it's adding in the interest (it's assuming you have taken out full sticker price loans).

[Tiago Splitter]

It includes interest until 6 months after graduation, when payments first become due.

[rob91]

Man I had no idea interest accumulated that quickly.