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USC edges Stanford as priciest university for undergrads

Dig deep, mom and dad. It costs more than $51,000 a year for undergrads to attend USC, including living expenses. See the rest of the state's most expensive universities.

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Scripps College has highest tuition/fees

Public colleges are tuition-free for state residents, but some have pricey fees. Compare rates for hundreds of private and public colleges across California.