Some examples: Meanwhile, Virginia's average out-of-state tuition and fees are nearly $39,000 — the third-highest in the U.S. It's even higher at UVA, which can cost upward of $61,000 a year ...

College tuition has dropped, but that's far from the only expense a student will encounter at a college or university. Out-of-state students also tend to pay more at state schools than in-state ...