College is expensive.

And we’re not just talking about the price of tuition. Meal plans and dining hall fees can cost students a pretty penny as well.

Money reports that undergraduate students who eat all of their meals on campus spend up to 85% more per day on food than they would likely pay if they cooked all their meals at home.

In 2015, students paid an average of $4,300 per academic year for a 19-meal-per-week plan, which averages to about $7.50 per meal, according to data from the US Department of Education. In comparison, Americans read more >>>

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com