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October 21, 2009

College Tuition Sees Decade-High Rise
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New figures show US college tuition continues to rise. According to the
College Board, tuition at four-year colleges is up 6.5 percent at public
schools and 4.4 percent at private ones. The rate increases were the
highest tuition costs seen in over a decade. The average tuition at
private colleges now tops $26,200, compared to just over $7,000 for
public institutions.



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