An average U.S. family paid $34,019 for the higher education of a child during the 2025-2026 cycle, 10% more than the previous year.The figure comes from the latest edition of the study "How America Pays for College", produced by Sallie Mae and Ipsos.How much does it cost depending on the type of university?The cost varies strongly depending on the institution.A public university within the state costs on average $29,910 a year; a public univers…