College is an expensive business, with some of the most expensive institutions costing almost $60,000 per year. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options for those families who don’t have the kind of money.

Cheaper college tuition doesn’t meaner lower quality. The colleges in our list all provide very high quality education and are pretty good places to live. In our opinion, they are very attractive places to spend your college years. We haven’t just selected them for their cost, but for the overall experience. I spent my college years in one of those in the list, and I had a blast!

Washington

Washington State University and the University of Washington are both outstanding colleges. Tuition here is cheaper than you might think too, with their 2010 prices being around $8,000 per semester. Plus, if you qualify for Pell or State grants, your fees could be waived altogether. The standard of teaching here is also very good.

Oregon

Both Oregon State University and Oregon University are great schools. Neither of them charge more than $7,500 per semester and offer a great education in return.

West Virginia

West Virginia University, is another well respected school. It’s college tuition is a mere $5,304 per semester. Those from out of state can also benefit with fees at $16,402 per semester. The area is nice, the standards are high and the experience is a good one.

Nevada

The University of Nevada in Reno has one of the cheapest college tuition fees in the country. At $5,561 for local students, it offers great value for money. Those from elsewhere pay a bit more though, $18,851, which is more than some of the others. Accommodation here is expensive, adding almost $11,000 to the final bill.

Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin in Madison is a great university offering high standards and a good quality of life. It charges $8,310 for locals, and $23,059 for those from out of state. This university also has other locations which cost a little less than the Madison one.

North Carolina

The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a great school. Their college tuition comes in at $5,625 for state residents and $23,513 for those from out of state. It’s almost as though they didn’t want national visitors. This is a high-tier university and rejects 68 percent of all applicants. Competition is hot for a place here.

Florida

Florida State University is where is did my learning. It’s a great establishment and only charges $4,566 if you live in the state. Expect to pay almost $20,000 if you’re from elsewhere though. This was ranked the top university in the country in 2006, and it has all the benefits the sunshine state has to offer.

While education can be expensive, it pays to shop around for schools just as you would for a car. You don’t have to remortgage your entire life for college tuition. There are some great schools who offer a lot, for not much money.

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