The tuition bill of a college varies immensely across different states in the U.S. The following is a general overview of the tuition rates across states:

 

Highest Average In-State Tuition States:

 

• • Vermont

 

• • New Hampshire

 

• • Pennsylvania

 

• • Massachusetts

 

• • Connecticut

 

Lowest Average In-State Tuition States:

 

• • Wyoming

 

• • Florida

 

• • Utah

 

• • New Mexico

 

• • Nevada

 

Factors Affecting Tuition Rates:

 

1. 1. State funding for higher education

 

1. 1. Cost of living in the state

 

1. 1. Public vs. private institutions

 

1. 1. State policies on education

 

1. 1. Economic conditions of the state

 

It should be taken into account that these are the dominating tendencies, but each individual institution in the region may have a considerably different tuition rate. Furthermore, the out-of-state tuition for public universities is usually much more expensive than the in-state tuition.

 

Thus, research of particular institutions, along with total expenses including room and board and available financial aid and scholarship opportunities, are some of the things to consider when choosing a college.