Special Report

Most Expensive States to Get a College Education

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6. (tie) Oregon
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 130.1
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,573
> Public tuition fees: $16,467
> Private tuition fees: $22,954
> Overall student cost score: 1.68/10

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5. New Hampshire
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 109.9
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,480
> Public tuition fees: $19,727
> Private tuition fees: $26,306
> Overall student cost score: 1.63/10

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4. Connecticut
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 121.6
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,491
> Public tuition fees: $17,907
> Private tuition fees: $27,294
> Overall student cost score: 1.33/10

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3. (tie) Massachusetts
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 135
> Average cost of student accommodation: $8,587
> Public tuition fees: $15,747
> Private tuition fees: $32,039
> Overall student cost score: 0.92/10

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2. (tie) Rhode Island
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 117.2
> Average cost of student accommodation: $7,858
> Public tuition fees: $24,171
> Private tuition fees: $28,620
> Overall student cost score: 0.92/10

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