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What are the states in the US with the most expensive university tuition?

Many families are forced to ask for student loans.
Many families are forced to ask for student loans.

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Arlenys Tabare

In a report developed by The College Board on an annual survey of universities, it was possible to find out which are the states in the United States with the highest fees, taking into account the average price of fees for students enrolled in two-year programs.

Before making the decision to go to university in the United States, you should consider certain income costs and plan very well about how much money you will need, since in many cases attending a good institution can be really expensive, which forces many families to ask for student loans.

For this reason, we present you in a list so that you know which are the states where universities tend to be more expensive.

South Carolina

This state tops the list with an average price of $5,940 for a two-year college degree, According to an Insider analysis, more than 40% of the university population in this entity have a university or associate degree.

NY

Although, this is one of the states where, compared to the others, a university fee is usually more affordable, still for many families the median cost of $5,746 to earn a two-year college degree is high. These figures have been reduced in the last five years by at least 10%.

Massachusetts

in the continuing list Massachusetts with a two-year fee of $6,893Although this state has several of the most important and prestigious educational institutions in the world, such as; Harvard, is still expensive for the pockets of Americans.

South Dakota

Being one of the least populated states the median two-year college tuition and fees is $7,312.

Vermont

Finally, Vermont finds itself closing the list with one of the most expensive rates in the country, the average price of a two-year college education is $8,660, Although costs have fallen by 7% in recent years, it is still one of the least affordable for Americans.

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