Which could be a reason for the southern economic worth being so much higher than that of the new england and the middle colonies?

Marcel is nearing graduation. he just met with his counselor and she showed him this information. marcel's college costs & payment options per year costs methods of payment tuition & fees grants & scholarships $12,500 $6,500 room & board work-study $8,200 $9,800 if he pays the balance with a student loan, how much will he need to borrow for his first year? $4,400 $6,000 $10,900 $14,200