Most people will fall somewhere in between.
But how much is too much?
CNN asked six experts to weigh in, including the head of a public university, financial aid officers, and student loan lenders.
The answer depends on personal circumstances like your family's finances and values. It also depends on where you live and what you'll study.
"It seems like something that should have a set cost, but it's a complicated question," said Carol Folt, the Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Here are a few tips to help you figure out your number:
Don't borrow more than $50,000
The experts agreed that rather than worrying about the total price tag, you should focus on how much debt you'll take on, and your ability to pay it back.
"Debt is what can burden you going forward and can limit your life choices," Folt said.
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