College Savings Calculator
Find out if you're on track to cover college costs — and what monthly contribution closes the gap. Based on the same approach behind College for $3.57 a Day.
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Total 4-year cost. Public in-state avg: ~$110k. Private avg: ~$220k.
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7% = conservative stock index estimate
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529 Advantage: Contributions grow tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Most states also offer a state income tax deduction.
Read: College for $3.57 a Day — a 14-year savings story