What is the most expensive college? Here's a list of the priciest schools across the US.
College is an enormous financial commitment, and tuition costs continue to rise every year.
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the average tuition and fees at private colleges comes out to $39,723 for the 2022-2023 school year.
But advertised “sticker prices” for colleges are not what the average student is actually paying, says U.S. News and World Report.
At Princeton University, for example, advertised tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 school year was $56,010, but students paid an average of $16,562 after need-based financial aid, according to U.S. News and World Report.
What is the most expensive college?
Though most students do not pay tuition in full, colleges can have intimidating “sticker prices.” These are the most expensive private colleges in the United States and their sticker prices, according to U.S. News and World Report:
Kenyon College (Ohio) - $66,490
Franklin & Marshall College (Pennsylvania) - $65,844
Tufts University (Massachusetts) - $65,222
Brown University (Rhode Island) - $65,146
Colorado College - $65,028
Vassar College (New York) - $64,800
University of Southern California - $64,726
Colgate University (New York) - $64,290
Boston College (Massachusetts) - $64,176
Amherst College (Massachusetts) - $64,100
These sticker prices do not include room and board or other living expenses. Kenyon College, the most expensive school on this list, reports total charges above $80,000 for students living in its dormitory facilities.
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What is the least expensive private college?
Public colleges are typically cheaper than private colleges, but if you’re going the private route and want to get the most bang for your buck, these are the least expensive private colleges in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report:
Boricua College (New York) - $6,025
Brigham Young University (Utah) - $6,304
Stillman College (Alabama) - $11,392
Tougaloo College (Mississippi) - $11,398
Voorhees College (South Carolina) - $12,630
National University (California) - $13,320
Allen University (South Carolina) - $13,540
Talladega College (Alabama) - $13,571
Virginia Union University (Virginia) - $14,230
Alice Lloyd College (Kentucky) - $14,250
What is the average cost to attend a public college?
Public college prices vary greatly depending on whether or not a student is attending a school in their home state or paying out-of-state tuition. According to U.S. News and World Report, the average in-state sticker price for a public college is $10,423 for the 2022-2023 school year. The average out-of-state sticker price is $22,953.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is the most expensive college? List of priciest schools in US.