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How Much Will That College Cost You? Good Luck Figuring it Out

What's College Cost? Good Luck Figuring It Out

Colleges could standardize financial aid information to make it easier to compare. But they don't. Here's why that's a problem.

College students could rack up $43,000 in loans by graduation: Analysis

The affordability challenges come as students and parents weigh the value of a college degree in a rapidly changing job market, with AI adding to uncertainty.

30 Most Expensive Colleges in 2026: Tuition Tops $72,000 at Every School on the List

Tuition at America's 30 most expensive colleges in 2026 ranges from $72,000 to $76,828. See the full ranked list, with Colgate sitting at the top. The post 30 Most Expensive Colleg...

How Mandatory College Fees Like SMU’s $8,080 Catch Families Off Guard

Mandatory college student fees can add $2,000 to $8,000 a year to tuition. See average costs, outrageous examples, and how families should plan. The post How Mandatory College Fees...

67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds

New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.

How Much Is Too Much? Tuition at a D.C. University to Balloon to Nearly 100K in Fall '26

Confusing College Pricing Sows Mistrust in Higher Ed

Confusing College Pricing Sows Mistrust in Higher Ed kathryn.palmer… Tue, 05/05/2026 - 03:00 AM New survey suggests that difficulty calculating the real...

Study: More Students Plan to Attend College, Not All Ready to Finance It

Study: More Students Plan to Attend College, Not All Ready to Finance It jessica.blake@… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s)...

How Brandeis Is Trying to Change College Shopping

A new tool on the university’s website tells you what the first year “will” cost if you get in.

Opera, Brooklyn Pizza, Life Partners—The Case for College

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A generation ago, college was considered the golden ticket, a way out of manual labor and into an easier lifestyle. The popularity of this notion was...

Relative Cost of Education

I have seen the cost of a university education explode since I was a student, even adjusting for inflation. As a professor, I can assure you that faculty salaries haveRead More

Indiana parents confront new college loan caps

Paying for college could soon get tougher for many Indiana families as new federal student loan rules take effect July 1.Parent PLUS loans will be capped at $20,000 a year and $65,...

Indiana parents confront new college loan caps

Paying for college could soon get tougher for many Indiana families as new federal student loan rules take effect July 1.Parent PLUS loans will be capped at $20,000 a year and $65,...

Personal finance links: the full cost of college

Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at underspending...

New Data: Colleges Now Discount Tuition 56% on Average — A Record High

Nearly 90% of private college freshmen get a tuition discount. Federal data breaks down who pays $0, who pays full price, and who falls in between. The post New Data: Colleges Now...

Major University Set to Charge Students Nearly Six Figures per Year

George Washington University estimates that students returning to campus will pay close to $100,000 in total costs this upcoming school year alone.All undergraduate students attend...

New Analysis Projects Class Of 2026 Will Borrow $43,500 For A Bachelor’s Degree

NerdWallet projects 2026 high school grads could borrow $43,500 for a bachelor's degree as new federal repayment rules take effect July 1. The post New Analysis Projects Class Of 2...

Higher Ed's Affordability Problem Isn't Just Price

New survey data shows confusing financial aid offers are fueling backlash over college costs and higher education affordability.

Higher Ed’s Affordability Problem Isn’t Just the Price

How America Plans for College 2026: Key Stats

New Sallie Mae How America Plans for College 2026 report shows higher savings, earlier planning, and big knowledge gaps about loan interest and aid. The post How America Plans for...

The Trust Problem in College Pricing Is Real

The Trust Problem in College Pricing Is Real Elizabeth Redden Tue, 05/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Here’s how we fix it. Byline(s)...

Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Fa...

Tuition to rise for 12th year in a row at Oregon’s public universities

Annual undergraduate tuition for Oregon residents at the state’s seven public universities is expected to increase nearly $600 on average from the year before. To comment on this s...