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It’s the most expensive four-year university in the United States--and most likely the world. Located just blocks from the White House and State Department, GW does have a front-row view of the nation’s power centers; it’s also about $3,300 more per year than cross-town rival Georgetown University, the next priciest school in Washington. GW officials point out that the school offers more need-based financial aid than any other university in the country.

Kenyon College

With 176 faculty members and just 1,600 students, Kenyon has a faculty-to-student ratio of about nine to one, and class sizes are usually less than 15 people--so students get some bang for their buck. About 70% of Kenyon's students receive some type of financial assistance. Founded in 1824, this liberal arts school is the oldest private college or university in Ohio. Famous alums include U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes, author E.L. Doctorow and actor Paul Newman.

Bucknell University

With 3,400 undergraduates, Bucknell claims to be the nation's largest private liberal arts university. It offers 60 majors, and about 40% of recent graduating classes have studied abroad. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, Bucknell's tuition rose nearly 6% last year--about the same as other high-priced U.S. universities. Bucknell suggests that students budget about $50,000 per year for tuition, room and board and books.

Vassar College

One of the "Seven Sisters" (historically all-women's liberal arts colleges in the Northeast), Vassar today is co-ed, highly selective and very expensive. With about 2,400 students, its student-faculty ratio is just nine to one. Nearly 100% of its student population lives on campus. Before graduating, Vassar students are required to be proficient in at least one foreign language. About 60% of its students receive need-based financial aid.

Sarah Lawrence College

Nearly 1,400 undergrads--about 75% of them women--attend Sarah Lawrence College, just north of New York City. The student-faculty ratio is just 6:1. Good news for those who don't test well: Sarah Lawrence doesn't consider SAT scores in its admissions process. Financial aid is strictly need-based, with about 52% of the student population receiving some type of assistance. The average aid package: $28,720.

Quest University Canada

Located about an hour north of Vancouver, this private, non-denominational liberal arts college just opened in September 2007. Quest offers just one degree--a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences--and its 80 students take just one course at a time, in 18-day “blocks.” Private universities are relatively scarce in Canada. The most expensive public school is Acadia University in Nova Scotia, with an annual tuition of $8,062 CAD ($7,866 USD) for most Canadian students.

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