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The 50 Most Affordable College Towns in the U.S.
Everyone loves a good college town - but there’s your problem. Not everyone can afford them. The trick is to find a place that meets all the must-haves, without putting a gaping hole in your wallet. Well, easier said than…
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50 Colleges With Lowest Tuition Costs in the United States
For decades now, higher education costs have risen at rates substantially faster than inflation. Often talked about in terms of the resulting student debt crisis, the average tuition for non-profit private colleges in 2020 topped out at $31,231. In-state four-year…
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Are Online MBAs worth it?
What’s the true value of an online MBA? And does it provide a good return on your investment? Well, if you earn that degree at a school accredited by the AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International,…
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Community College 101
Share this infographic on your site! Community College 101 Community College Resume 1,138: Number of community colleges in U.S. Of that: 992: are public community colleges 96: are independent community colleges 40: are native American community colleges 750,399: number of…
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University, Community College, or Trade School: Which Makes the Most Economic Sense?
Deciding on postsecondary schooling for high school graduates is not the no-brainer decision it was just a few years ago. For many though, going to a four-year college is the be-all-end-all, and for one main reason, higher income. On the…
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How to Get the Most Value out of Your College Experience
In a market where education is largely viewed as a commodity, more Americans than ever want to know if they're getting enough 'value' from their higher education experience. It's little wonder, with a growing number of skill-based alternatives to traditional…
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Wide Open Spaces: the Pros and Cons of Open Education
Wide Open Spaces: the Pros and Cons of Open Education Open Education Definition: the institutional practices and initiatives that broaden access to learning and training through formal educational systems. Major Players: OERs (Open Educational Resources) are used primarily for the…
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College Access and Affordability: USA vs. the World
Once the global leader in producing a talent pool of college graduates, the U.S. is now losing ground to emerging nations like South Korea and China. Think about it: In 1990, the U.S. ranked first in the world in four-year…
