The Most Expensive And Cheapest Cities To Go To College

The cost of a college degree can vary widely depending on where you live. Going to school Florida or Wyoming can be significantly more affordable than in other areas. The difference in some areas can be as much as $100,000. The College Board conducted a study taking account in-state college tuition and cost for two children.

The results show that Wyoming has the lowest public college tuition in the country in addition to the lowest taxes. New Hampshire has some of the highest college costs with the average tuition costs over $14k. The difference lies in how the public education system is funded and local outlook on higher education. Wyoming offers the highest subsidy in the country towards education.

Not all high subsidy states offer a great deal for students. For example, families from Illinois spend around $340 on taxes towards education annually yet Illinois colleges charge the fifth highest tuition costs in the country. California comes in at number 29 with an estimated cost of $9k for in-state tuition for 2013–2014. After Wyoming, states with the most affordable in-state tuition include Alaska, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Florida, Nevada, Idaho, West Virginia and North Carolina.

Another option for families to explore in addition to traditional colleges include online colleges such as Trident University. In some cases online degree programs may be more affordable than traditional college. Talk to a career counselor in order to find the right college for you depending on your budget and educational goals.