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South Carolina’s most prestigious schools provide students with quality education, time with dedicated faculty, and the best academic experience of their lives. We have chosen the top 10 universities in South Carolina based on a wide range of factors. They provide experiential learning opportunities, beautiful campus environments, and an excellent national reputation. Below is a … Read more

What Are the Most Affordable Engineering Schools in the US? The most affordable engineering schools in the US are Oklahoma State University, University of South Florida, and Florida International University. Our list of the cheapest engineering schools includes programs in civil, mechanical, information technology, materials science, and nuclear engineering fields. You’ll be able to find … Read more

It’s little wonder why. For students who are good with numbers and comfortable in labs, engineering offers ample room for specialization and the type of hands-on, technical training that prepares students for good jobs right after they leave school. Job placement rates for engineers are high, and salaries are, too. Five of the 10 top-paid bachelor’s … Read more

Rankings have long faced such criticism, but the scrutiny has only mounted in recent years. Even U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has raised concern about schools chasing higher positions in flawed rankings, saying last summer that a rankings system is a “joke” if it doesn’t emphasize “college completion, economic mobility, [and] narrowing gaps in access to … Read more

However, when adjusting for inflation, College Board says that the sticker price of tuition across both public and private schools has effectively declined since last year. That’s because the average Consumer Price Index (CPI), a common measurement of inflation, was 4.5% higher in the first eight months of 2023 compared with the first eight months … Read more

The findings show that the most popular bachelor’s programs aren’t necessarily the moneymakers — and that several of the highest-paying majors can lead to six-figure salaries only a few years after graduation. “College isn’t just about the money,” wrote Michael Itzkowitz, founder of the HEA Group and the former director of the U.S. Department of … Read more

The rise in tuition and fees may come as a surprise to families after many colleges kept tuition flat for the past couple years, helped in part by a government infusion of money during the pandemic. But now, with inflation at a 40-year high, families are caught in a perfect storm of increasing college costs just when … Read more

While anyone who wants to be eligible for federal student loans and Pell Grants has to fill out the FAFSA (officially: Free Application for Federal Student Aid), only students attending certain colleges need to worry about the CSS Profile. As such, it’s a less commonly discussed part of the college application journey. What is the … Read more

Here are four myths about college costs and what experts say you need to know to make your higher education experience worth it: Myth: A college’s sticker price is what you’ll have to pay On the websites of the country’s most expensive colleges, you’ll see exorbitant estimates for the full cost of attendance: the University of … Read more

Scholarships versus grants: How are they different? Scholarships and grants are types of free money, aka “gift aid” in college parlance, that don’t need to be repaid — unlike student loans. Grants and scholarships come from different agencies and institutions, including the federal government, state governments, colleges and private organizations. The big difference between the … Read more