$14,240 in 2009
Public schools are free.....
There are both public and private schools in Mexico. Public schools are theoretically free, with some symbolic contributions which never the less, represent a small cost.
The average annual cost of a public school student is $9,666. See page 13 of the related link below.
A public school in the United States is completely free; some exceptions might be a lost or damaged book that the student must pay for, or a lunch account that a student will have. Private schools vary from place to place, so it is hard to place an estimate on how much they cost.
In-state schools (where you are a resident) costs less than out-of-state schools. Private schools cost more than public institutions. Online schools are expensive. Given that the cost of tuition varies a great deal, it is not possible to predict the cost. "Student loans and such" are a matter of financial aid, which is granted based on need. You could have anywhere from 10-100% covered by federal student aid; you could also receive no aid. Make an appointment to talk to an admissions counselor to get a better understanding. You can also look at various schools on line for information about annual tuition.
around $14K
$13800
$10,593 per student from Kids Counts website
In-state schools (where you are a resident) costs less than out-of-state schools. Private schools cost more than public institutions. Online schools are expensive. Given that the cost of tuition varies a great deal, it is not possible to predict the cost. Student loans are a matter of financial aid, which is granted based on need. You could have anywhere from 10-100% covered by federal student aid; you could also receive no aid. Make an appointment to talk to an admissions counselor to get a better understanding. You can also look at various schools on line for information about annual tuition. There are numerous degrees in the "biological and biomedical sciences." Decide what your career path is, then choose a degree accordingly.
It's not free. Taxpayers pay your high school tuition if you attend a public school. The per-year cost per student is VERY HIGH. Depending on which sources you refer to, the costs range from around a low of $5,500 per student per year to a high of almost $30,000 per student per year. The cost is different depending on the state and sometimes even depending on the school district. Since people pay taxes in their own state for public schools, the tax money doesn't necessarily follow the student if the student attends a private school or a non-public school, or even a school in a different school district from the one assigned to the student. Research the way taxes are funneled to schools in your state, and find out if the online school is a public school in your state, and the full answer will fall together for you.
In Victorian times, the cost of education varied greatly depending on the type of school and the social status of the student. For example, children from wealthy families could attend private schools that cost significantly more than public schools. Additionally, many children from poor families did not attend school at all due to the cost, while charitable organizations and church schools provided free or low-cost education for some disadvantaged children.