Federal stimulus money, which helped many public universities hold tuition down, is about to dry up. Some private schools, including Williams and Dartmouth, are paring financial aid. House Republicans have proposed cutting the maximum Pell Grant given to needy students.
Economic uncertainty in recent years is reflected in changes to
The Princeton Review's 100 Best Value Colleges, published online today by USA TODAY. The fluctuation over three years in the list, which features 50 public and 50 private schools culled from about 700 surveyed, suggests that many colleges are struggling to stay affordable.
Economy shuffles Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges - USATODAY.com
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