Are you required to live on campus? If I lived that close to school, I'd give up my apartment, electric, internet, bills, bills, bills, in a minute. They really add up if you have to live at or near campus. Just think, if the only thing you had to pay was tuition, and books and supplies, and spend the rest of the money over the four years towards a vehicle??
I live just outside of Wilkes-Barre, and without a vehicle it's a 4 mile walk to even find a soda and a sandwich. The little town of Lehman has a population of less than 100. I started driving a stick shift 2 years ago, and it was perfectly fine in my little muddin' truck in the country, however, if I wanted to drive into the city - FORGET IT! It's a nightmare to go through 12 redlights during rush hour!
I just got a Jeep Grand Cherokee. It took me just over two months to find what I wanted. It had to have the moonroof, Infinity system, tinted windows, etc, etc. I watched
ebay tentatively, and also
autotrader.com. Just be careful, and do your research. My mom has been a very avid user of ebay for years, and knows the tricks of the trade. I ended up with what I wanted, plus over the next year or so I will have to have body work done on the door due to rusting on the door skin.

So just be careful when searching!!!