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Where Are the Freshmen Coming From?

Where Are the Freshmen Coming From?

on November 1, 2011 in California universities, Colleges, Liberal Arts Colleges, Universities

Today I want to share a nifty interactive tool on The Chronicle of Higher Education’s  website that you can use to see where students, who attend any college or university, are coming from. When I used it to look up the the University of Michigan, I discovered that the biggest contingent of nonresidents were from [...]

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Looking Beyond Dream Schools for College

Looking Beyond Dream Schools for College

on August 25, 2011 in Academic quality, Academics, Colleges, Ivy League, Liberal Arts Colleges, Universities

This week, I’ve been focusing on colleges and universities that are pricey. Here the the posts if you’ve missed them:  Is That Flagship Worth the Price? Attending Expensive East Coast Universities The majority of students limit their college choices to schools within two hours of driving distance, but those who want to look elsewhere tend [...]

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Is That Flagship Worth the Price?

Is That Flagship Worth the Price?

on August 24, 2011 in College Costs, Financial aid, Money

I wrote yesterday about the hazards of attending high-priced private colleges and universities that can’t support their students with solid financial aid packages. If you missed the post, here it is: Attending Expensive East Coast Universities I think one reason why students gravitate to pricey schools on the East Coast is because they don’t put [...]

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5 Ways to Cut Tuition Costs At Out-of-State Universities

on December 28, 2009 in College Costs, Money, Universities

Want to attend a public university outside your state? Often the out-of-state tuition costs are far greater at state universities, which naturally prefer to keep the costs lowest for their own residents. You can, however, find public universities willing to cut their state tuition for outsiders. Here are five ways to cut the costs of [...]

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Why State Flagship Universities Are Rejecting More Students

on November 2, 2009 in California universities, College Costs, Universities

Will some of the nation’s top flagship universities turn private? This question isn’t as wacky as it sounds. Some flagships, including the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia, have explored the idea of becoming private universities. Sure it would be shocking if state universities ditched their public mandates to serve as educational beacons [...]

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