About three-quarters of U.S. college kids attend in-state schools.

Forbes reports.

The Best College In Every State

One of the biggest questions students and their families must consider when selecting a college is, ‘How close or far from home should it be?’ According to the annual American Freshman: National Norms survey, 57% of students choose schools 100 miles or less from their childhood bedroom. About three-quarters of U.S. college kids attend in-state schools.

Since almost everyone is concerned with rising college education costs, it’s worth pointing out that it is far less pricey to choose a campus nearby. The savings come mostly in the form of in-state tuition at public colleges (an average $9,140 per year vs $23,000 for out-of-state public schools and $32,230 for private) and travel expenses such as gas, airfare and more. For many, there’s also a high emotional toll of homesickness when you’re far from a familiar corner of the country.