15 Things That Cost as Much as Your Child's College Tuition
We all dream of our children going to college, until we see the price. Then their pursuit of higher education quickly turns into a nightmare. According to CollegeData, it cost $22,826 a year to attend an in-state public college — and that doesn't include all the extras. Now, we would never stop our children from furthering their education. But after seeing all the things we could buy with that lump sum, we may encourage them to try for a scholarship before dipping into our funds.
A Hot Ride
Cruise around town in a Mercedes Benz CLA-Class.
The Ultimate Coffee Run
Keep yourself caffeinated with 5,570 Venti lattes from Starbucks — less if you get a flavor shot.
The Latest Technology
Get the most out of your long wait for the iPhone 6s, and get 44 devices.
A Pack of Bears
Satisfy your sweet tooth with 8,709 pounds of gummy bears.
Unlimited Leak Protection
With 54,960 diapers, you could share some with a friend.
The Bag Lady
Why buy one Chanel quilted bag when you can buy three?
Celebratory Champagne
With 130 bottles of Dom Pérignon, you can celebrate every life moment, whether it's big or small.
An Adventure Abroad
Treat the family to a European excursion with four first-class, round-trip tickets to Italy.
A Bit of Bling
Add a little sparkle to your life with Tiffany's yellow diamond ring.
A Healthy Body
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, you could provide 67 people with a month of health insurance or one person with 67 months (i.e., five years) of coverage.
Some Writing Utensils
With 251,900 pens, you won't have to worry about people giving them back.
A House in Paradise
Move to the Philippines, and buy some beachside property.
Something to Chew On
Keep your breath minty fresh constantly with 1,100 packs of gum.
A Better Burger
Skip McDonald's, and head to Fleur where you can enjoy the infamous Fleurburger 5000 — four different times!
A Disney Adventure
The only way any parent would spend 18 nights in Dinsey is if they could do it in a two-bedroom