It’s no secret that college can be expensive. According to U.S. News & World Report, college tuition costs increased in both public and private schools in the 2023-2024 academic year, leaving the average in-state tuition for public colleges at $10,662 for the year, compared with $42,162 for private colleges. The average cost for out-of-state students at public colleges came to $23,630.
Those are daunting numbers for many, but Georgia Gwinnett College financial aid advocate Estephany Flores says those prices should not deter anyone from seeking a college education.
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