re: Some colleges will charge up to $95,000 this year...

The cost of college can be exorbitant, or it can be affordable. Most outrageous college expenses are due to room, board, out-of-state tuition or private school tuition.

In Louisiana, virtually everyone lives within commuting distance of a four-year university and multiple two-year colleges. The laughable costs are mostly by choice.

While college definitely costs more than it should, a college degree can still be affordable.

UNO costs less than 5k per semester, so 40 grand plus books for 4 years.

Looks like ULM and other state schools cost similar.