The average cost of attending a private college was $46,272 last year, but can cost upwards of $60,000 at some institutions.Fortunately, there are plenty of greatschools that cost far less than that.Forour seventh annual list of the 50 best colleges in America, we chose what we perceived to be the top 100 schools and surveyed over 1,000 Business Insider readers, asking them to choose the colleges they think best prepare students for success after graduation. Read more about our methodology here.We looked at thislist and broke out the schools that cost less than $25,000 annually. We considered tuition and mandatory fees.Most of the schools on the list are public or state schools that grant cheaper tuition rates for in-state residents.SEE ALSO:The 50 best colleges in AmericaSEE ALSO:The 50 colleges with the highest starting salaries25. University of ConnecticutTuition and fees: $13,366 (in-state),$34,908 (out-of-state)Average SAT score: 1885Median starting salary: $51,700UConn has a built-out career services office, with resources both on campus and online. The online portal features a number of internship, co-op, and full-time job opportunities with companies like Pepperidge Farm, JetBlue, Unilever, and UBS, as well as a number of resources to help students apply and place there.UConn is a placewhere "students can receive a stellar education without graduating with a mountain of debt," according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance.24. University of California at IrvineTuition and fees: $13,252.47 (in-state),$37,960.47 (out-of-state)Average SAT score: 1740Median starting salary: $49,300Part of the prestigious University of California system, UCI is known for its top-rated research programs, which provide opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students alike to participate in research projects.UC Irvine ranked 23rd for best overall value and 19th for lowest student debt on Kiplinger's annual list of best-value public colleges in the US.23. University of California at DavisTuition and fees:$13,951 (in-state), $38,659 (out-of-state)Average SAT score: 1815Median starting salary: $50,800UC Davis graduates enter a network of over 200,000 living alumni when they complete their degrees. While still in school, students have access to 104 major choices, preparing them for careers in everything from landscape architecture to microbiologyto nutrition science.UC Davis makes scholarships and grants widely available, and 43% of students graduate entirely debt-free.See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: The way you write l, t, i, and y reveals a lot about your personality
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