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Which Private Colleges Always Lose Money?

Robert Kelchen

Pools should last a lot longer than that, but the original owner of the house decided to save money by installing the pool on top of a pile of logs and stumps left over from clearing the land. Even though we budgeted for this, it is still painful to see every load of junk exit and every load of gravel enter what I am calling the money pit.

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Textbook Access Program Saves Money, Time for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Houston is providing all undergraduate students with the books they need for a flat fee through the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP). The fee for fall and spring is $299 and $180 for summer. Texts and materials are available digitally or via hard copies available in the UH Bookstore.

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4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time & Money

Great College Advice

And they also are mostly a waste of time and money. So why spend the time and money on a college campus visit if all you’re going to get is a bland, repetitive, uninformative presentation? It was pretty easy money. But make sure you don’t waste time or money. College campus visits are a ritual. A requirement.

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How Do Academic Libraries Spend Their Money?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Learning Innovation How do academic libraries spend their money? Is it even possible to preserve a job or replace someone who leaves by moving the money from materials/services to salaries? A question I have in looking at this figure is to wonder where the money goes inside these big categories. People costs.

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How institutions are leaving money on the table with their alternative credential offerings

University Business

However, two reports from UPCEA demonstrate that despite institutions’ increased infrastructure to provide these academic programs, challenges persist—and they’re leaving money on the table as a result. Partnerships are too expensive (37%).

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Money Magazine rewards 34 colleges with 5-star ranking, prioritizing ROI and graduation rates

University Business

Money Magazine has revamped its college ranking system into a star-tier list , and with it, it has named 34 colleges and universities to its five-star category. People want to know: Is it worth my time and my money?” Money analyzed these institutions across 26 data points, then organized them into three categories.

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Is An Expensive Private College Education Worth the Money?

Great College Advice

Some argue that the high tuition cost of Harvard and other high-priced colleges isn’t worth the money. Clearly, an elite, private education is a lot of money. But the argument that it’s a waste of money is impossible to refute. So if you have the money, it’s worth it. ” Both are right.

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