SAN FRANCISCO–With the new college term starting and with students and families across the country incurring debt to cover the cost of tuition, a new report offers an analysis of just what it costs to attend school on average in all 50 states.
The report from Schoolaroo, titled “Average Cost of College by State,” endeavors to “shed light on the comprehensive landscape of college tuition costs throughout the United States,” according to the company.
“By analyzing and comparing data from public and private institutions across each state, this study aims to offer an overview of the financial burden students face when pursuing their academic aspirations,” Schoolaroo said.
Schoolaroo said its data takes into account all expenses, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, on-campus room and board, and other on-campus expenses for out-of-state students living on campus.
The Findings
Among the findings:
Schoolaroo said the average cost for college for out-of-state students enrolled at state colleges and universities is:
- Tuition & Fees: $26,820
- Room & Board: $11,510
- Books & Supplies: $1,240
- Transportation: $1,230
- Other Expenses: $2,170
Total Annual Cost: $42,970
Schoolaroo said the average cost of attending a private, four-ear, not-for-profit college or university is:
- Tuition & Fees: $36,880
- Room & Board: $12,990
- Books & Supplies: $1,240
- Transportation: $1,060
- Other Expenses: $1,810
Total Annual Cost: $53,980
Methodology
Scholaroo said its data team gathered information from official public data available that displays the average total cost for one year at 1,728 different colleges and universities around the United States.
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