Student-loan debt in the US has grown to a staggering $1.3 trillion, and the average 2016 graduate will have to repay more than $37,000.

While it’s clear that college is more expensive than ever, surprisingly, there’s a correlation between the amount a student pays for tuition and their SAT score.

“The data show a correlation between higher SAT scores and lower average student debt,” according to a press release from Nitro, which conducted the study.

Nitro, an online resource that helps incoming college students plan their education financing, examined SAT scores, median student-loan debt at graduation, and median earnings 10 years read more >>>

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com