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How Much College Students Should Set Aside For Groceries This Year in Every State

25. Maryland
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,244 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $58,134 — 8th highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $22,380 — 18th highest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 348,054 — 19th highest

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24. Tennessee
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,262 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $41,411 — 24th lowest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $20,639 — 24th lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 316,270 — 23rd highest

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23. Wyoming
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,262 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: N/A
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $14,584 — the lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 30,943 — 2nd lowest

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22. Iowa
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,271 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $45,382 — 21st highest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $19,788 — 21st lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 208,220 — 23rd lowest

21. Oklahoma
> Est. college student grocery costs, 2022-23 school year: $2,271 — tied
> 2020-21 Avg. private college tuition, fees, room and board: $39,822 — 22nd lowest
> 2020-21 Avg. in-state public college tuition, fees, room and board: $17,283 — 8th lowest
> Fall 2020 College enrollment: 189,214 — 20th lowest

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