South Carolina — Coastal Carolina University
Average net price per year: $16,368
Median earnings six years after graduation: $38,500
Tuition at Coastal Carolina University is just a tad more expensive than average, but the students who attend are taking on a heavy burden to pay for it. The typical student borrower is staring down $37,692 in debt after four years of schooling, and their slightly above-average earnings aren’t helping them pay it off quickly. However, for some CCU graduates, consolidating their loans may make a huge difference. “They really don’t care, and all they want is money,” complains one senior reviewer. “Learned nothing here, no one likes it other than its location. The place is a trap.”