Many adults overestimate the cost of college or believe that all schools are expensive. For example, a 1996 survey found that members of the public overestimated the tuition of both public two-and four-year colleges by two to three times the actual average tuition, a mistake of more than $3,000.he basic costs of college are tuition, fees, and other expenses: Tuition. Tuition is the amount of money that colleges charge for instruction and for the use of some facilities, such as libraries. Tuition can range from a few hundred dollars per year to more than $30,000.
1 A cardiovascular stress test costs about $3,800 on average nationally, according to NewChoiceHealth.com, but can get as high as $10,900. 2  Prices range based on geographical location, with urban, metropolitan areas charging higher prices than rural areas. Typically a drug is given to the patient to make the heart believe it is exercising. 2  Some patients receive a nuclear stress test which involves injecting the patient with radioactive material to help create a better image of how the heart functions. 3  A camera is used to view the patient's heart before and after exercise.
Angioplasty causes a heart attack in one to two out of every 100 patients. The tests can be a waste of money. An EKG costs about $50, and an exercise stress test costs about $200 to $300, according to HealthcareBlueBook.com.Why waste money on tests you do not need? And if they lead to more tests and treatments, it can cost thousands of dollars.ngioplasty causes a heart attack in one to two out of every 100 patients. The tests can be a waste of money. An EKG costs about $50, and an exercise stress test costs about $200 to $300, according to HealthcareBlueBook.com.