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Source: collegeboard.org

The average published cost for tuition, fees, room, and board at private non-profit colleges and universities is $45,570 in the 2016-17 academic year. At public institutions, that average cost is $35,370 for out-of-state students, while state residents pay $20,090, on average. Financial aid and tax benefits may reduce the actual cost of higher education.

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