College costs can vary substantially across New York State schools.

College costs can vary substantially across New York State schools. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/michaeljung

A college's "sticker price," or full cost of attendance, doesn't reflect how much the average student actually pays after financial aid and scholarships. For that, it's helpful to look at a college's average net price, which is the average annual out-of-pocket cost among fulltime students who received federal financial aid. 

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