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Guest Opinion: College Completion… It’s A Big Deal, So Make It Easier & Cheaper
To be fair, many colleges are giving kids what they want—beautiful campuses, restaurants, and spas—and parents, lenders, and alumni keep shelling out the cash. But disruptive alternatives—like free—will pop the bubble for third tier institutions. Declining subsidies will convert your favorite state U into a selective private institution (e.g., University of Colorado is basically private).
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