529-style projection: will your savings keep pace with rising tuition? Amounts shown in future (nominal) dollars, since that's what the bill will say.
Rough 2026 all-in averages: ~$28k/yr public in-state, ~$47k/yr public out-of-state, ~$62k/yr private.
College costs have historically risen faster than general inflation — 4–6%/yr is a common planning range.
529 age-based portfolios typically de-risk as college nears; 6% is a reasonable blended average.