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Most Affordable Colleges With Best Outcomes in Every State

Source: Northwestern Oklahoma State University

36. Oklahoma: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
> City: Alva
> Acceptance rate: 83.0%
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,735
> Avg. annual cost of attendance: $15,057
> Employment rate 10 yrs. after enrollment: 86.3%
> Typical earnings 10 yrs. after enrollment: $36,400

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37. Oregon: Oregon Institute of Technology
> City: Klamath Falls
> Acceptance rate: 61.4%
> Undergraduate enrollment: 3,543
> Avg. annual cost of attendance: $22,466
> Employment rate 10 yrs. after enrollment: 88.9%
> Typical earnings 10 yrs. after enrollment: $56,600

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Source: Penn State Abington

38. Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
> City: Abington
> Acceptance rate: 85.2%
> Undergraduate enrollment: 3,674
> Avg. annual cost of attendance: $23,536
> Employment rate 10 yrs. after enrollment: 92.0%
> Typical earnings 10 yrs. after enrollment: $50,100

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Source: Rhode Island College (RIC)

39. Rhode Island: Rhode Island College
> City: Providence
> Acceptance rate: 73.6%
> Undergraduate enrollment: 6,900
> Avg. annual cost of attendance: $15,726
> Employment rate 10 yrs. after enrollment: 92.7%
> Typical earnings 10 yrs. after enrollment: $41,400

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40. South Carolina: Citadel Military College of South Carolina
> City: Charleston
> Acceptance rate: 81.1%
> Undergraduate enrollment: 2,814
> Avg. annual cost of attendance: $27,838
> Employment rate 10 yrs. after enrollment: 94.3%
> Typical earnings 10 yrs. after enrollment: $56,800

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