# College Costs Skyrocket as Top Schools Dominate Rankings | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-18T12:37:00+00:00
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College costs have skyrocketed—tuition at public schools now averages just under $12,000 a year, while private schools hit $45,000, with elite schools like Princeton and Stanford charging over $70,000. As U.S. News ranks the top 25 universities, the gap between public and private institutions grows wider, revealing a landscape where prestige and opportunity come with a steep financial price. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d817bacc60e866a

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