Wealthy Families Are Buying Out-of-State Homes To Snag Tuition Discounts at Top Universities
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As college costs soar, wealthy families are increasingly exploring options to save on tuition, notably through property purchases in their child’s college state. All states provide in-state tuition discounts, incentivizing residency to alleviate financial burdens significantly. For instance, in-state tuition can average $9,750 compared to $28,297 out-of-state, leading to notable savings. Florida offers the most substantial discounts with an average tuition of $4,540 for residents. Texas and Connecticut also present contrasting tuition costs for residents and out-of-state students, emphasizing the financial advantages of in-state residency.
Colleges have become so expensive that even wealthy families are looking for ways to save on tuition, with property buying in-states becoming increasingly popular.
Public four-year undergraduate degrees average $28,297 for out-of-state tuition compared to just $9,750 in-state, highlighting substantial potential savings.
Florida offers the best in-state tuition discounts, with rates as low as $4,540 compared to $28,658 for out-of-state students, resulting in a 77% discount.
While Ivy League institutions like Yale do not offer in-state discounts, other universities such as UConn provide significant savings, with $39,678 out-of-state versus $17,010 in-state.
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