Nov 26, 2014 11:22 AM EST
The rising cost of college is well documented, as is the research that suggests it remains a worthwhile investment for prospective students.
But when weighing the cost of college, it is important to consider the real cost. For example, The Chronicle of Higher Education released a wide-ranging survey of in- and out-of-state college costs, but it does not take several factors into account.
According to USA Today, College Factual released a list of the top 10 most expensive schools, based on the total investment, in the U.S. after taking financial aid and many other metrics into account.
CLICK HERE for CF's full methodology in coming to the actual cost of a school.
1. Rhode Island School of Design
Cost: $221,978
Location: Providence, R.I.
Acceptance rate: 27 percent
School type: Fine arts and design
2. Drexel University
Cost: $218,217
Location: Philadelphia, Penn.
Acceptance rate: 75 percent
School type: Private research
3. Berklee College of Music
Cost: $213,313
Location: Boston, Mass.
Acceptance rate: 19 percent
School type: Independent college of contemporary music
4. University of the Sciences
Cost: $207,718
Location: Philadelphia, Penn.
Acceptance rate: 64 percent
School type: Pharmaceutical and health-related sciences
5. New York University
Cost: $206,441
Location: New York, N.Y.
Acceptance rate: 34 percent
School type: Private research
6. Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $204,456
Location: Sarasota, Fla.
Acceptance rate: 73 percent
School type: Private four-year art school
7. School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Cost: $201,757
Location: Chicago, Ill.
Acceptance rate: 78 percent
School type: Independent school of art and design
8. The New School
Cost: $201,449
Location: New York, N.Y.
Acceptance rate: 65 percent
School type: Private research
9. Washington University in St. Louis
Cost: $196,769
Location: St. Louis, Mo.
Acceptance rate: 18 percent
School type: Private research
10. California Institute of the Arts
Cost: $193,159
Location: Valencia, Calif.
Acceptance rate: 33 percent
School type: Visual and performing arts
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