Law School Transparency calculates that the total debt-financed full cost of attendance for students who do not receive tuition discounts (scholarships) to be $214,250.

A growing number of private colleges, like the University of Rochester, have introduced tuition discounts in recent years to make themselves more competitive, particularly with public universities.

Thus, students are given tuition discounts at second degree courses.

Some states, like Delaware, are encouraging older students to attend by offering tuition discounts and waivers at public institutions.

"We stood by an inclusive philosophy and accommodated kids with special needs," she said, adding she gave about $100,000 in tuition discounts every year.

As a partner, employees of People's United Bank receive a 10% tuition discount.

Last year, the university introduced a $5,000 tuition discount for in-state students.

Each student that works receives a tuition discount for the hours they work in the work program.

After being offered $10,000 in tuition discounts and a scholarship if he were accepted, Adam was deferred to the regular admission pool.

He chose Purdue because it admitted black students; was cheaper, at that time, than Rutgers University; and offered tuition discounts for good academic performance.