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.

3. Stanford University

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A cyclist exits the entryway to the Main Quad at Stanford University in Stanford, California, May 9, 2014.

Number of billionaire alumni: 27

Total billionaire wealth: $76 billion

Number of UHNW alumni: 1,174

Total UHNW wealth: $171 billion

Self-made wealth: 71 percent

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