Choosing the right college takes a lot of time and research. Finding the right combination of financing, location, and class selection is crucial to enjoying a positive college experience. Here are a few key factors to help you make the right decision.

 

Some 43 million Americans owe about $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. And the borrowing trend keeps climbing. Graduates in 2016 will owe an average of more than $37,000 for their college educations — 6 percent more than the previous year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.