Colleges in USA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual salary for nurse practitioners in 2023 was $129,480.  The average nurse's starting salary in the United States is $68,485. Some jobs and salary ranges for MSN graduates are mentioned below-

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Wagner College's tuition is $51,200 (INR 43,22,951). The college costs comprehensive fees and loan fees of $2,000 (INR 1,68,865) and $71 (INR 5,994), respectively. The estimated annual cost of books and supplies is $1,068  (INR 90,174). 

If we compare the tuition fee of the three universities we will see that William Carey University offers the most affordable BCom tuition fee. The tuition fee of Martin Luther Christian University and University of Science and Technology (UST) is INR 23 Lacs and INR 2.4 lakh, while the tuition fees of William Carey University is just INR 1.9 lakh. William Carey University also offers its candidates to pay the semester fees in two instalments.

The tuition cost at Wagner College is $51,200 for academic year 2024-25. Wagner College does not differentiate tuition costs for in-state and out-of-state students. An estimated cost of attendance at Wagner College is mentioned below-

Wagner College admissions has an acceptance rate of 83% and an early acceptance rate of 96.2%. The college is slightly competitive. Of the applicants who submitted test results for admission to Wagner College, half had SAT scores between 1150 and 1320 or ACT scores between 23 and 27. 

Documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Wagner College-

• Wagner College online application form. 
• English Proficiency (TOEFL,  IELTS,  iTEP, Eiken, or Duolingo)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• One passport-sized photo
• A valid passport
• An I-20 form issued by East Los Angeles College.
• Financial documents demonstrating enough funds.
• SEVIS I-901 form confirmation page.
• Visa Application Form (DS-160) and visa application fee receipt.

Out of the three colleges, William Carey University has the most affordable tuition fees and the most expensive tuition fees as well depending on the type of course chosen. The tuition fee is in the range of William Carey University of INR 1.7 Lacs to INR 10.6 lakh.

The tuition fee for Martin Luther Christian University and University of Science and Technology BSc programmes is in the range of INR 1.8 Lacs to INR 4 lakh, therefore candidates can choose the most affordable BSc programme at William Carey University.

Sterling College has seven residence halls. These halls have newly renovated kitchen, laundry, living area, smart TV, jungle gym, etc. Estimated cost of room and board is $10,950. Residents who live on campus have easier access to college's many events and activities which includes dances, movie nights and bonfires.

On the other hand, living off campus can offer more privacy. The average rent of apartments in Vermont is $1,000 and living on campus can be more cost-effective. Compared to living off campus, living on campus at Sterling College is probably going to be more stimulating and encouraging.