Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Title: 2023 Price-to-Earnings Premium for Four-Year Colleges Author: Emily Rounds Source: Third Way Measuring an institution’s return on investment (ROI) remains a key factor in the college selection and enrollment process and provides valuable information for policymakers and higher education administrators.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute: Melissa Wasserman, Charles Tilford McCormick Professor of Law and associate dean for research at the University of Texas School of Law, looks into a novel way to reduce prices in one sector.

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University Business

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Every other consumer product is priced in a similar way. There are increasing amounts of data and college rankings that show net prices and earnings premiums for institutions and degree programs. The post Why colleges need to rethink their pricing model for their students’ sake appeared first on University Business.

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University Business

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As college enrollment numbers continue to decline, small private schools are slashing tuition prices in an effort to entice more students to apply. “We We know the price was scaring families away,” Lasell University President Michael Alexander said. Read more on Boston 25 News.

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University Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Yale, Duke and Columbia among elite schools to settle in price-fixing case appeared first on University Business. A court filing on Tuesday night revealed that five of those universities—Brown, Columbia, Duke, Emory and Yale—have collectively agreed to pay $104.5 Read more from The New York Times.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dirik, 21, wants to be able to focus on her studies for her final year instead of working, after already retaking her second year, but even living in nearby towns such as Newport will be a stretch, with prices increasing as more students move there. Continue reading.

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 7, 2023

College is not necessarily right for everyone, but the decision about whether and where to attend college should be based on accurate pricing information. For most students the sticker price is misleading. Averages are not that informative either since the net price depends on individual circumstances.

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University Business

APRIL 17, 2023

In other words, Bennett argued, when colleges are aware that students have easy access to cheap loans to pay their bills, they’re more likely to hike prices. The post PROOF POINTS: No-limits borrowing for graduate school pushed prices up for all appeared first on University Business. Read more from The Hechinger Report.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 21, 2023

million to settle claims it conspired with other wealthy colleges to price-fix its financial aid packages, driving up the cost of college, according to court documents. The institution, one of 17 named in a class-action lawsuit, will also provide documents that are expected to help the case against the other colleges.

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University Business

AUGUST 17, 2023

The suit called the universities participating in the consortium a “price-fixing cartel” and “gatekeepers of the American dream,” according to The Guardian. million settlement to group accusing it engaged in price fixing appeared first on University Business. UChicago doesn’t admit any wrongdoing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

She has done all the necessary things to set herself up, so that when she does finish her career in sport, she will have a profession to transition into,” said Connie Price- Smith, the track and field/cross country head coach for the Ole Miss Rebels. She also volunteers in projects supporting food sustainability and security.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dartmouth College and Northwestern and Vanderbilt Universities have become the latest institutions to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit that accused 17 institutions of illegally colluding for decades to limit student financial aid packages. Dartmouth will pay $33.75 million, Northwestern $43.5 million, and Vanderbilt $55 million.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dartmouth College and Northwestern and Vanderbilt Universities have become the latest institutions to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit that accused 17 institutions of illegally colluding to limit student financial aid packages. Dartmouth will pay $33.75 million, Northwestern $43.5 million, and Vanderbilt $55 million.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

Livingstone College’s Class of 1973 raised more than $300,000 to support its alma mater and gifted an antique framed plate of the Price Building, which was presented to Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Livingstone College The gift is the fourth consecutive donation at the $1 million level to the college from an anonymous donor.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dartmouth College and Northwestern and Vanderbilt Universities have become the latest institutions to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit that accused 17 institutions of illegally colluding to limit student financial aid packages. Dartmouth will pay $33.75 million, Northwestern $43.5 million, and Vanderbilt $55 million.

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2022-23, average sticker prices and fees are 1.8% But accounting for 8% inflation, tuition and fees actually dropped in all three sectors even though private institutions hiked their sticker prices more than public schools did, the College Board reports. higher for public four-year in-state students and 3.5%

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 31, 2023

Is It Worth the Price? Services, business models, and pricing can vary widely among IECs. Among IECs who charge hourly, pricing can vary from around $100/hour all the way up to $2,000/hour. The College Planner Pro 2022 Pricing survey puts the average package price at around $5,000. What is college counseling?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

The Net Price Calculator Improvement Act aims to improve effectiveness and access to net price calculators. That includes improved net price calculators so students and families have estimates of college costs after taking into account scholarships and grants. My bipartisan bills with Sens.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

Dr. Gregory Price, a professor at the University of New Orleans, and co-author of the working paper “Basically, they induce you to subscribe to a model of leadership development, of character development,” said Dr. Gregory Price, a professor at the University of New Orleans, a co-author of the working paper, and a Morehouse College alum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is author of Paying the Price, College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream , senior fellow at Education Northwest, and an adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia. I’m changing the things I cannot accept.”

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Even Scrooge would marvel at Queen Mary’s pay-docking over a marking boycott. No wonder higher education is in turmoil In this season of quizzing, here’s a real head-scratcher. Can you name the big British employer that punished staff for boycotting a small fraction of their work by taking all of their pay for each day of their boycott?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Has the perceived value of higher education diminished as the price went up? It’s remarkable how many leaders are still talking about affordability without mentioning the price of housing, pretending that childcare isn’t an academic expense, and/or ignoring the number of students dropping out or disengaging due to financial emergencies.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

An ED investigation into the private, for-profit school found that GCU allegedly advertised online that its doctoral programs cost $40,000-$49,000 when a staggering minority of its graduates (less than 2%) actually complete their studies within that price range.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

also condemned the move, with State Department spokesperson Ned Price saying that the act will “have significant consequences for the Taliban and will further alienate the Taliban from the international community and deny them the legitimacy they desire.”

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 23, 2024

Senate President Karen Spilka advises to “keep your eyes peeled” for free community college funding in the Senate’s version of the fiscal year 2025 budget.

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Robert Kelchen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Drivers of the rising price of a college education. 2023 higher education price index. Students pay the price if a college fails. The effect of graduate school loans on access, attainment, and prices. link ) College pricing, tuition revenue, and endowments Baker, D. Trends in college pricing and student aid 2023.

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The Guardian Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2024

But measures introduced by the former Morrison government that doubled the price of some degrees to incentivise students into other courses didn’t dissuade him, nor did recent cost-of-living increases. Continue reading.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

New College of Florida Seeks $400M for Conservative Transformation Josh Moody Tue, 11/14/2023 - 03:00 AM The high-priced business plan emphasizes new facilities and academic programs, as well as athletics. Officials say the money is needed to reach state goals. Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Great College Advice

JULY 21, 2023

Would you shop for and buy a house without first knowing the asking price? You’d know what your budget is, look for a house or car that falls within your budget, and then decide whether the price tag is worth it to you. Colleges are now required to make online Net Price Calculators (NPC) available to the public. How about a car?

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 26, 2022

UK students forced to live in neighbouring cities in university accommodation crisis Amber, a first-year psychology student, was looking forward to studying in Brighton because the seaside town is renowned for its social life.

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University Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Each year, the Commonfund Higher Education Price Index provides a snapshot of colleges’ expenses. Over the last decade, utilities saw double-digit price increases or decreases six separate times. Over the last decade, utilities saw double-digit price increases or decreases six separate times.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

I advise that students apply ED only when the college in question is clearly the student’s first choice, and when the family does not need to compare prices. Early Decision, Price Sensitivity, and Priceline.com Priceline is a website that allows you to bid the price you are willing to pay for air tickets and hotel rooms.

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University Business

JULY 6, 2023

Private institutions’ complete control over this list speaks to their propensity to offer students affordable financial aid packages despite their increasing price tag. Additionally, the average grant aid per student in the 2022-23 academic year covered 43% of the sticker price. Here is the complete list of the most gifting U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Students open to HBCUs were more likely to say that scholarships and financial aid were top indicators of value, however they were less likely to emphasize a smaller sticker price. This, the report suggests, might mean that HBCU seekers are open to higher list prices if they know that the ultimate price that they pay will be lower.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Students open to HBCUs were more likely to say that scholarships and financial aid were top indicators of value, however they were less likely to emphasize a smaller sticker price. This, the report suggests, might mean that HBCU seekers are open to higher list prices if they know that the ultimate price that they pay will be lower.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Previously, Pullin has been university vice president at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and dean of its Price College of Business. Roach Dean of the TCU Neeley School of Business and a professor of entrepreneurship and innovation.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

More from UB: Here’s why your institution may be underutilizing its academic registrar Ranking the top 10 on added salary value The Wall Street Journal analyzed colleges based on the added value of a degree from a specific institution and the time it will take a student to pay for that college based on its average net price.

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