ASU named 'best buy school' by college guide


<p>Arizona State University has been named a “best buy school” in the 2011 edition of <em>The Fiske Guide to Colleges. </em></p><separator></separator><p>ASU is included as a best buy school in the guide that includes institutions based on the quality of academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. <em>The</em> <em>Fiske Guide to Colleges </em>by Edward B. Fiske features more than 300 of the country’s best colleges and universities.&nbsp;The guide describes schools based on topics such as academics, student life and financial aid.</p><separator></separator><p>The guide names 45 institutions — 21 public and 24 private — as best buys this year. These institutions fall into the inexpensive or moderate price category with four- or five-star academic ratings.</p>