How Did College Get So Expensive?

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Download this guide to learn more about why the costs of college keep increasing — and show no signs of slowing down.

College tuition and student loan debt are higher than ever.

The United States has a whopping total of $1.5 trillion in national student debt, and in the last 40 years alone, the cost of an undergraduate education has risen by 213%.

Read this guide to learn how American college became largely unaffordable, partly due to:

History and complexities of higher education funding
Federal aid that might help schools more than students
A lack of state support for college programs
Other factors, like tenure, accreditation, and subsidized sports

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How Did College Get So Expensive?