If you're graduating high school soon, this might be music to your ears - Georgia has been ranked amongst the cheapest for students attending college in-state, with an average cost of $20,088 per year.
Earning a college degree is a huge milestone, but it also can come with a large price tag.
This study was done by Essayservice, where they took the most recent data for tuition fees, additional required fees, and room and board for each state to calculate the average annual cost of public four-year university programs for in-state students starting in the 2022-2023 school year. They then ranked these findings from highest to lowest to determine which states were the cheapest compared to those that were the most expensive.
Can you guess which state came in first place as the most expensive state? Vermont!
Vermont has the highest annual costs on average for students attending college in-state, a new study finds. The average cost is $31,180 per year. It has the most expensive annual in-state tuition and required fees for a four-year public program out of all states in the list at $18,572. Room fees are estimated to be $8,427, which was the fifth most expensive state total in that category, while board fees were $4,811.
The cheapest of all 50 states is Utah, with an average cost of $16,238 per year.
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While we're at it - why not know what the cheapest colleges are right here in Georgia?
Here are the top 10 cheapest schools based on in-state and out-of-state tuition:
1. East Georgia State College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,280/$8,632
2. South Georgia State College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,280/$8,632
3. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,563/$9,469
4. College of Coastal Georgia
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,563/$9,469
5. Dalton State College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,563/$9,469
6. Gordon State College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,563/$9,469
7. Middle Georgia State University
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $2,728/$10,075
8. Georgia Gwinnett College
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $3,214/$12,000
9. University of North Georgia
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $3,689/$13,194
10. Savannah State University
Tuition In-state/Out-of-state: $4,064/$14,786
Graduation Party Themes Any Graduate Would Love
Richmond County and Columbia County High schools have made it to the finish line. Graduation ceremonies are happening left and right. Colleges in the CSRA have had their ceremonies. There are only a few more things that need to be done to top off those accomplishments, one of them being – A Celebration!
Go big or go home right? if you’ve got your graduation theme picked out, go you! But if you are still trying to wrap your head around all of this excitement, we've got a few ideas for you.
Here is a list of graduation party themes for any graduate.
Future School Pride
For those that are continuing to further there education, show off your future school pride! Deck out your party with the school colors, the mascot, and more!
70s Hippie Inspired
Peace Out School!
This is the perfect time to throw up that peace sign. keep it groovy and laid back with a 70s theme grad party. You can even encourage your guest to put on there best 70s hippie gear.
Art Theme
How about a "paint and graduate" theme? Paint and sips have been trending for a minute. If you are an art lover or just want to get a bit creative this art theme graduation party might be the perfect fit.
Taco Tuesday
Yes, take a Tuesday out of the week to the extreme for Taco Tuesday!
Memory Lane
This moment is about you. How about taking you and your guest on a trip down memory lane? Decorate the space with photos from years ago to even days ago. Show your journey.
