College tuition's worth called into question

May 1, 2008

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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