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Are private colleges losing potential students due to a bad marketing tactic?

University Business

It used to be a clever marketing tactic for colleges to increase their cost of attendance incrementally. In marketing psychology, companies are willing to raise their price tag to associate their service with higher quality. now markets itself as the best-priced Christian college in the nation with its tuition cut.

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Tough Times Ahead for Higher Education Enrollment: Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Bob Massa and Bill Conley

The Change Leader, Inc.

This gap, exacerbated by widespread discounting practices, underscores the need for greater transparency in communicating the true costs and financial aid options to prospective students. This approach not only aids in student decision-making but also helps in building trust and credibility.