How Much DOES it Cost -- The College Board Survey

Great piece in Inside Higher Ed today on the College Board's annual review of college costs and financial aid.

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Highlights:

• 4 to 5 percent average increases in tuition (2- or 4-year public school or 4-year private school)
  
• An actual DECREASE in the average amount of the Pell Grant
• This whole thing reminds me of my favorite words of advice to anyone, regardless of situation: "your experience may vary."

There's a huge gap in average numbers between public and private schools. Why? In-state tuition vs. out-of-state tuition.