Many people overestimate the cost of college or believe that all schools are expensive.
Although some colleges are expensive, costs vary from institution to institution. Tuition Tuition is the amount of money that colleges charge for instruction and for the use of some facilities, such as libraries. There are also many four-year colleges and universities that are relatively inexpensive. This occurs because over 85 percent of the students who attend four-year colleges attend public institutions whose tuitions are much lower than those of private institutions. Other Expenses Besides tuition and fees, students at most colleges and universities pay for room, board, books, supplies, transportation, and other miscellaneous costs.