Small colleges worth considering for low-income students

When choosing between a large or small college, popular advice tells students to look at the experience they want to have.

There's the big school experience that includes sporting events, numerous student associations and an endless choice of courses and degrees. Then there's the small school experience with small classes, hands-on learning opportunities and personal access to professors. What many fail to realize is that the choice between a large and a small college may also be a choice on what's affordable.