Most Expensive States to Get a College Education

11. New Jersey
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 115.2
> Average cost of student accommodation: $9,052
> Public tuition fees: $13,967
> Private tuition fees: $19,158
> Overall student cost score: 3.01/10

10. Pennsylvania
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 102.5
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,127
> Public tuition fees: $17,931
> Private tuition fees: $25,596
> Overall student cost score: 2.19/10

9. Maryland
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 124
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,305
> Public tuition fees: $14,873
> Private tuition fees: $23,599
> Overall student cost score: 2.14/10

8. California
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 142.2
> Average cost of student accommodation: $8,426
> Public tuition fees: $12,419
> Private tuition fees: $22,718
> Overall student cost score: 2.09/10

7. (tie) New York
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 148.2
> Average cost of student accommodation: $10,180
> Public tuition fees: $14,314
> Private tuition fees: $22,378
> Overall student cost score: 1.68/10