With the increasing cost of higher education, more states and legislators consider the idea of free college. In fact, it was only few days ago when free tuition was approved in New York City.
More and more states are not finding ways to make college expenses more bearable and affordable for their students, because it seems like the increase just seems to be unstoppable. The yearly increase is assumed to be 5 percent every time, according to Saving for College. And this does not include yet the costs for other expenses like the room, books, board, transportation, and others.
Public colleges and universities may also be worth considering especially for those who do not want or cannot qualify for financial aids and scholarships. There are actually a number of states that offer the least expensive college education according to CNBC.
1.Wyoming
Average in-state tuition and fees: $5,060
Five-year change: 15 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,220
2. Florida
Average in-state tuition and fees: $6,360
Five-year change: 6 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,570
3. Montana
Average in-state tuition and fees: $6,410
Five-year change: 2 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,100
4. Utah
Average in-state tuition and fees: $6,580
Five-year change: 17 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,840
5. New Mexico
Average in-state tuition and fees: $6,620
Five-year change: 14 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,050
6. Nevada
Average in-state tuition and fees: $6,910
Five-year change: 7 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,720
7. Idaho
Average in-state tuition and fees: $7,010
Five-year change: 16 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,250
8. Alaska
Average in-state tuition and fees: $7,130
Five-year change: 23 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,800
9. North Carolina
Average in-state tuition and fees: $7,200
Five-year change: 19 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,750
10. Mississippi
Average in-state tuition and fees: $7,410
Five-year change: 23 percent
Average out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,260
