New Article Features 50 Affordable, Eco-friendly Colleges
Fifty of the most affordable and ecologically-sound U.S. colleges are ranked in a new web article by Best Choice Schools.
PARKER FORD, Pa., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- College students who are concerned with environmental issues can now explore 50 of America's "greenest" and cheapest universities in a new web article by Best Choice Schools. The "50 Great Affordable Eco-Friendly Colleges" in the article are all recognized leaders in energy conservation and sustainability, and they all charge tuition fees less than $25,000 per year. Best Choice Schools' website is a multifaceted guide to the most efficient education path for each individual, and the new feature provides a concise list of eco-friendly options.
"More than 300 environmentally-conscious schools were considered for the article, but only the most affordable colleges and universities made the final grade," said editor Reese Brady.
The cheapest environmentally-friendly university on the list is Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, with tuition fees averaging around $6,900 per year; the most expensive is Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, which averages $23,991. According to sources cited in the article, "moderate" tuition fees for full-time degree programs in the U.S. are currently around $22,826 per year.
The greening of America's campuses has become a national obsession, according to the National Resources Defense Council, and the trend makes good business sense. Campus-wide initiatives to conserve water and paper, reduce energy consumption and recycle waste are helping colleges cut operating costs and promote healthier communities. The 50 schools chosen for the article have all been formally recognized for superior levels of sustainability and commitment to the green movement, including a number of prestigious and noteworthy environmental awards. "50 Great Affordable Eco-Friendly Colleges" is available now on BestChoiceSchools.com at this URL: http://www.bestchoiceschools.com/50-great-affordable-eco-friendly-colleges/.
Following are the 50 most affordable and most eco-friendly colleges selected by Best Choice Schools and ranked from highest average tuition to lowest:
50. Oregon State University: Corvallis, Oregon
49. California University of Pennsylvania: California, Pennsylvania
48. San Francisco State University: San Francisco, California
47. California State University Chico: Chico, California
46. Arizona State University: Tempe, Arizona
45. The Ohio State University: Columbus, Ohio
44. Towson University: Towson, Maryland
43. Colorado State University: Fort Collins, Colorado
42. Bowling Green State University: Bowling Green, Ohio
41. Georgia Southern University: Statesboro, Georgia
40. California State Polytechnic School - Pomona: Pomona, California
39. Florida Atlantic University: Boca Raton, Florida
38. University of Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky
37. Grand Valley State University: Allendale, Michigan
36. James Madison University: Harrisburg, Virginia
35. Coastal Carolina University: Conway, South Carolina
34. University of Maine - Farmington: Farmington, Maine
33. Florida State University: Tallahassee, Florida
32. Old Dominion University: Norfolk, Virginia
31. Central Washington University: Ellensburg, Washington
30. Ball State University: Muncie, Indiana
29. Louisiana State University: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
28. Salisbury University: Salisbury, Maryland
27. State University of New York at Albany: Albany, New York
26. Southern Oregon University: Ashland, Oregon
25. The Evergreen State College: Olympia, WA
24. State University of New York at Oswego: Oswego, New York
23. University of Arkansas - Fayetteville: Fayetteville, Arkansas
22. Central Michigan University: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
21. Morgan State University: Baltimore, MD
20. Texas A&M University: College Station, Texas
19. University of South Florida: Tampa, Florida
18. University of Idaho: Moscow, Idaho
17. Framingham State University: Framingham, Massachusetts
16. Georgia Institute of Technology: Atlanta, Georgia
15. Indiana State University: Terre Haute, Indiana
14. North Carolina State University: Raleigh, North Carolina
13. Western Michigan University: Kalamazoo, Michigan
12. Iowa State University: Ames, Iowa
11. California State University Monterey Bay: Seaside, California
10. New Mexico State University: Las Cruces, New Mexico
9. Appalachian State University: Boone, North Carolina
8. Portland State University: Portland, Oregon
7. Frostburg State University: Frostburg, Maryland
6. University of Alaska - Fairbanks: Fairbanks, Alaska
5. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
4. New Mexico Highlands University: Las Vegas, NV
3. University of Northern Iowa: Cedar Falls, Iowa
2. Lincoln University: Jefferson City, Missouri
1. Berea College: Berea, Kentucky
About: Best Choice Schools is an educational website that helps individuals find degree programs with great reputations and value for the money. The site features rankings for affordable U.S. colleges along with degrees by major, scholarship information and inside tips for academic success.
Contact: Reese Brady
Phone: 484-624-9800
Web: http://www.bestchoiceschools.com
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