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What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

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Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. ” Greene’s comments shed light on a more significant issue across higher education. Is aid a zero-sum game?

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How 2 of higher ed’s most challenging trends are causing pain this fall

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As higher education enrollment dips, the proportion of state jobs requiring degrees remains the same: 70% of them will require a credential beyond a high school certificate in 2024 and 2029, according to the Union-Bulletin. Between 2010 and 2019, higher education enrollment dropped by almost 25%, according to News Center 1.

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