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Old 12-28-2009, 11:47 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by Craig View Post
When I was in college 30 years ago, I was able to pay my tuition with a minimum wage job; unfortunately those days are gone. If you really want a surprise, look into the cost of private secondary schools.
I went to a private university (U of R) and the tuition was $4200. at that time, IIRC.

Total cost for four years with room and board was $24k..........less some financial assistance. I was able to graduate with almost no debt.

Today, the same school gets $45K for the same miserable education...........it's unconscionable.

Leaving such a school with $125K debt puts the graduate severely behind the financial curve for many years into the future.
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