Private colleges
Average price: ±$43,000 per year
Private schools tend to be the most expensive of the college choices. They get their funding mainly from the tuition paid by their students, and also by donations from their alumni.
Out-of-State public colleges
Average price: $36,000 per year
An out-of-state school is the term used to describe when a student attends a public college or university that is not in their home state.
In-state public colleges
Average price: $20,000 per year
Public colleges and universities (often called state colleges) are funded largely by the taxes paid by the residents of its home state. This helps keep the costs down for students who live in that state or region.
Community colleges
Average price: $3,200 per year
These two-year schools could provide an easier-to-afford launchpad for a 4-year degree, but they do have some limitations. Learn more about them here
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