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This calculator is a great reality check for one of the biggest myths in college admissions: that in-state public schools are always the cheaper option. It lets you compare the true out-of-pocket costs of a public university against a private school by factoring in the massive institutional aid private colleges often provide. When running your numbers, keep in mind that the tool assumes your costs and aid will remain flat over four years, so you'll want to leave a little wiggle room for annual tuition hikes. It's most accurate if you plug in the actual numbers from your financial aid award letters rather than guessing the percentages.

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