Is a Public University Really a Better Value than a Private College?
Is a Public University Really a Better Value than a Private College? Thursday February 5, 2009The current economic crises has many college-bound students looking at public universities because of the perceived lower cost. Seth Allen, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Grinnell College, recommends that families carefully compare the actual value of public universities and private colleges before jumping to conclusions about cost. While the sticker price of a private college may be $20,000 more than a state-funded university, in many cases the net cost will be in favor of the private college. In this article comparing public universities and private colleges, Dean Allen discusses issues such as student debt, student employment, and the ability of publi
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