Want to be a billionaire? Attend one of these 10 colleges for a better shot.

Although attending college can be expensive, the payoff can be huge. NerdWallet compiled a list of the top ten schools for becoming a billionaire.

4. New York University

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Former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, right, and Mrs. Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, left, take part in a New York University graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Number of billionaire alumni: 17

Total billionaire wealth: $68 billion

Number of UHNW alumni: 828

Total UHNW wealth: $110 billion

Self-made wealth: 74 percent

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