Where Is College Most Affordable? See How Your State Ranks

Where is college most affordable? See how your state ranks

College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.

States Where College Education Costs the Most & Least

Higher education can lead to higher future earnings, but the cost of earning a degree continues to rise. For example, the average cost of attending a four-year public college has increased by about 26% over the past 20 years. The cost of going to college varies significantly from state to state, though. To determine where higher education is the most and least expensive, WalletHub analyzed in-state undergraduate tuition, room and board, and othe…