Most people believe that college is much more expensive than it really is.
Although some colleges are expensive, many colleges are within reach. While costs vary dramatically, tuition can be as low as a few hundred dollars per year for part-time students receiving financial aid. How much a college costs usually depends on whether it is a public or private school. The majority of students attend state or public colleges, which receive a portion of their budgets from state or local governments and can charge lower tuition to students who live in that state. Students from other states pay higher tuition.