Travel costs for Moore and his 10-man entourage are expected to top $10,000. And previous appearances by former first lady Barbara Bush and talk show host Larry King required costly travel accommodations.

UVSC spent $15,000 on a private jet for King. In Barbara Bush's case, a private plane was donated, but the white-haired Bush matriarch left a $600 bill.

"When Barbara Bush came, part of her contract stipulated what kind of aircraft needed to be used," Hall said. "And when we had Larry King, his people made all the arrangements and we paid the bill."

If ticket sales are any indication, Hannity isn't as big of a draw as Moore, who sold out in five days. After more than a week, an estimated 800 tickets remain for Hannity. The event is still expected to sell out.

Proceeds from ticket sales should help the school reimburse any costs it might incur from Hannity's visit.

"Honestly, I don't want anything," Hannity said. "I only wanted to come out there to meet the students and give them another side."

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