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.
Basically, this test comprises a treadmill test, and tests wherein the images of heart are observed at rest and after physical activity. A nuclear stress test can be expensive. On an average, this test costs around USD 2,000. At times, the cost could go up to USD 5,000. Basically, the high cost can be attributed to the expensive medical equipment that is required for this imaging procedure. Also, there are others aspects that contribute to the overall cost of the test.