Special Report
How Much College Students Should Set Aside For Groceries This Year in Every State
November 2, 2022 8:00 am
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30. Nebraska
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,181
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $34,984 — 13th lowest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $19,352 — 19th lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 135,026 — 14th lowest
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29. Ohio
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,217 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $47,535 — 18th highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $22,860 — 17th highest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 654,555 — 7th highest
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28. North Carolina
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,217 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $49,893 — 14th highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $17,779 — 9th lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 557,673 — 9th highest
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27. Connecticut
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,235
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $58,707 — 5th highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $28,425 — 3rd highest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 186,717 — 18th lowest
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26. New Jersey
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,244 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $52,442 — 13th highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $28,335 — 4th highest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 392,343 — 17th highest
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