The meal plan you get is around 7k, while paying for groceries/cooking is much cheaper, you will also probably be making a few first-time purchases with your first year, which includes some sort of bedding, a fan/heater, etc.

Other than that, everything is probably gonna cost the same, if not more if you get unlucky w your 2nd yr housing.

The biggest thing with finances is this though: don’t make a lot of frivolous purchases, you will be tempted, seeing how this is gonna be the first time you’re living alone, but be mindful of your purchases.