Mar 09, 2017 06:47 AM EST By Eleanor Bright, UniversityHerald Reporter

College students will benefit from schools with the lowest price for room and board. The rising cost of education calls for the ability to find ways to save. Choosing schools that offer the lowest fees for board and lodging will reduce college expenses.

Here are the top five colleges that charge the lowest for board and lodging. While some schools charge up to $20,000 for room for board and lodging, these colleges charge as low as $4,100 dollars.

Rust College

This college is one of the historically black colleges in America. It is located in Holy Springs, Mississippi. It has the cheapest price for board and lodging at $4,100. The school ranks high among colleges with the cheapest tuition fees. The low tuition and room and food fees could help students finish college with minimal student debts, according to US News.

William Carey University

This is another university that offers the lowest fees for room and board. This school is located at Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Students can enjoy a meal plan for only $2,910 and housing for only $2,830. The cost of room and board is the second lowest in the country, according to College Factual.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Students about to enter college in Oklahoma can enjoy affordable board and lodging. This university is located at Weatherford and Sayre, Oklahoma. Room and board costs $2,480 both for resident and non-residents, according to SWOSU.

Alabama State University

This university is located in Montgomery, Alabama. It ranks fourth among universities with the lowest fees for room and board. The cost for both is $5,422. For students who want to save on education cost, this university is ideal, according to ASU.

Louisiana College

This school is located in Pineville, Louisiana. Room and board is affordable at $5,479. It offers more than 70 programs of study. This means that there is a wide array of choices for students. With low cot room and board and numerous programs, this could be an excellent choice for students.

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