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Quick Facts on Higher Education


More education means lower unemployment and greater earnings
Unemployment Rate and Median Earnings in 2001
Source: Student Loan Fact Book


College Attendance

Source: Postsecondary Education Opportunity


Tuition
Average fixed charges for undergraduates, 2005-2006
(Enrollment-weighted)

Tuition and fees

Sector

2005-2006

2004-2005

% Change

Two-year public

$2,191

$2,076

5.4%

Four-year public

$5,491

$5,132

7.1%

Four-year private

$21,235

$20,082

5.9%

Source: The College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2005

Estimated student financial aid by source for academic year 2004 - 2005, current dollars in billions
Estimated Student Aid

Source: The College Board's Trends in Student Aid 2004

 

 

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