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Education data breaches hit record high in 2021

Higher Ed Dive

million records across 771 educational institutions were exposed that year, according to a report by Comparitech.

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Private college discount rates for first-year students, 2021

Higher Ed Data Stories

This will show you the discount rate on first-year students at about 1,000 four-year, private, not-for-profit colleges in 2021-22. That's because, at many of these places, undergraduate education is essentially a sideline business, and only a minor source of revenue.

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First-year Discount rate at private colleges, 2021

Higher Ed Data Stories

If tuition is $40,000 and you offer a $20,000 discount or scholarship, you simply take $20,000 to educate the student, and write the rest off as an accounting transaction. The need for higher discounts in higher education are driven by tuition prices that are too high for most people to pay. Eager to hear your thoughts.

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The 6 trends shaping the online business education landscape in 2025

University Business

As the pace of change accelerates in education and the workforce, staying ahead requires insight into what’s shaping these worlds. In business education, we’re seeing shifts driven by artificial intelligence, evolving learner needs, and a demand for greater flexibility and accessibility. billion in 2017 to $8.3

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Yes, your yield rate is still falling, redux (2021)

Higher Ed Data Stories

I think it's most useful for higher education enrollment professionals who have to explain to people at their university why their yield rate is falling. I've been creating this data visualization, or some form of it, for several years now.

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The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education in America

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

UCLA Graduation As graduates streamed into commencement ceremonies last May, their faces reflected the changing demographics of American higher education. The starting point for understanding this transformation takes us back to 1995, when the educational playing field between young men and women appeared remarkably level.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.