* Public vs. Private: Public colleges and universities were significantly cheaper than private institutions.
* In-state vs. Out-of-state: Attending a public university in your home state was much less expensive than attending one out-of-state.
* Type of institution: Prestigious private universities and highly-ranked public universities had much higher costs than less selective schools.
* Living expenses: Room and board costs varied widely depending on location and the type of housing chosen (on-campus dorm, off-campus apartment, living at home).
To get a sense of the cost range, you'd need to look at data from that year broken down by these factors. You could try searching for data from the following sources:
* The College Board: They published annual reports on college costs.
* National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): This government agency collects and publishes data on education.
Keep in mind that any figures you find will represent averages or medians, and your actual cost would likely fall somewhere within a range. The cost also doesn't include things like books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.