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I have 3 private student loans.

Outstanding Principal Balance taken 08/2011 $15,000.00
Outstanding Accrued Interest as of 08/21/15 $6,678.26
Interest Rate 11.75%

Outstanding Principal Balance taken out 08/2012 $11,300.00
Outstanding Accrued Interest as of 08/21/15 $3,546.16
Interest Rate 11.45%

Outstanding Principal Balance taken out 08/2013 $6,000.00
Outstanding Accrued Interest as of 08/21/15 $1,186.02
Interest Rate 10.99%

Which loan should I start paying back first?

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Strictly from paying overall less interest and paying off faster, you should pay the one with higher interest rate first.

However depending on individual, it makes more easier for someone to see the number of loans going down, in such cases it makes sense to get rid of a loan with lowest amount and gain that psychological advantage.

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