It’s time for universities to take the lead on economic growth
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
If the economy doesn't grow universities are going to be forever arguing for their slice of an ever shrinking pie.
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Public University Tuition over time
Higher Ed Data Stories
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The cost of college has been a hot topic for a while now, and even though some studies suggest the net cost of college has been falling post-COVID, it's clear that sticker prices have not been. And because the overwhelming majority of college and university students in the US attend public institutions, that's a good place to start the discussion. This is data from IPEDS, showing published cost about 530 public, four-year institutions that award the bachelor's degree, excluding community college
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