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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. Brooks II College graduates also continue to enjoy higher employment rates than their peers and are more likely to hold positions that include benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan.

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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some colleges associate student success with high graduation rates, others focus on alumni achievements, and then other colleges emphasize test scores and grades. Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind? Dr. Merrill L.

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Private colleges and discount, 2020

Higher Ed Data Stories

Discount rate is a hot topic among private college leaders, and although it's an interesting measure, it's not as helpful as some people might think it is. First some definitions: Discount rate measures the amount of institutional aid you award as a function of how much gross tuition you charge. But I'm going to try. Here's why.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website. Among the requirements for some Native American specific scholarships are uploading tribal I.D. The basics are very appealing.

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Why a college degree is still a great return on investment

University Business

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. More from UB : These are the best college presidents of the century—according to one list This economic impact is further magnified when you consider its impact over the 40 years or more of a typical career.

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The last normal year: Freshman Discounts at Private Colleges, 2019

Higher Ed Data Stories

Different colleges talk about it differently, and even with this IPEDS data, it's impossible to be precise. But discount rate essentially calculates how much of a college's tuition revenue is offered to students as institutional financial aid. College X enrolls 1,000 students, and it charges tuition of $40,000. Sounds easy.

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Paying for college: New insights into how families foot the bill

University Business

As a university leader, you’re well aware of how families are paying for college. The annual “How America Pays for College 2024” report from lender Sallie Mae breaks down some of the finer details. Small numbers even transferred to another college or university or considered switching to a lower-cost school.