Special Report

Most Expensive States to Get a College Education

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16. (tie) Arizona
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 103.2
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,610
> Public tuition fees: $12,256
> Private tuition fees: $19,745
> Overall student cost score: 3.78/10

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15. (tie) Delaware
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 107.9
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,906
> Public tuition fees: $17,054
> Private tuition fees: $14,819
> Overall student cost score: 3.78/10

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14. (tie) Maine
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 115
> Average cost of student accommodation: $5,323
> Public tuition fees: $14,356
> Private tuition fees: $30,946
> Overall student cost score: 3.52/10

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13. (tie) Virginia
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 101.8
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,390
> Public tuition fees: $18,133
> Private tuition fees: $19,572
> Overall student cost score: 3.52/10

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12. Hawaii
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 193.3
> Average cost of student accommodation: $5,785
> Public tuition fees: $13,411
> Private tuition fees: $22,777
> Overall student cost score: 3.16/10

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