| On campus |
Off campus |
Academic year contract
(9 months)
|
Lease
(usually 12 months)
|
Advance payment
refunded ($100)
|
Security deposit
refunded if no damage
(up to two months' rent)
|
Utilities (electricity, gas, water, phone, cable, Internet) included in
room rate
|
Utilities often not included in rent |
No utility installation
fees (phone, Internet, cable, electricity, gas) |
Installation
fees for utilities
|
Free, convenient Cambus service
|
75¢ per bus ride on city bus routes |
Laundry in facilities in each
building |
May require trip to Laundromat |
All-you-care-to-eat dining services |
Regular trips to the
grocery store, food preparation, dirty dishes
|
Convenient location, close
to classes
|
Commute time
likely |
RA on floor to
answer questions
|
No live-in help if you have disruptive neighbors |
Easy to meet other students |
More isolated
from campus
|
Always someone
to study with
|
May not be near
other students
|
Security—Public Safety patrols the buildings
at night |
No dedicated Public Safety patrol |
