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This year is the first time that more U.S. college students will learn entirely online compared to being fully in-person. And research shows most online programs cost as much or more than in-person.

Low-cost and tuition-free online schools offer significant savings on tuition compared with traditional colleges. There are concerns about how employers view degrees from these institutions. Programs ...

Transportation - an estimate based on an average of transportation expenses by our peer institutions. Miscellaneous Personal Expenses - an estimated based on student survey data and may include ...