College tuition's worth called into question
| May 1, 2008 |  View for printing |
As college tuitions continue to climb, a study released today fuels concerns about whether the investment in higher education by families and taxpayers translates into better results.
Students are a growing source of revenue for colleges, but little of that money is going into classroom instruction, says the report by the Delta Cost Project, a Washington-based non-profit.
The study also finds that the percentage of students who complete a degree hasn't kept pace with increases in enrollments, revenue and total spending.
By Mary Beth Marklein, USA TODAY
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