College Cost Central

Economic, Cost, and Affordability Trends in Private Higher Education

» NAICU Statement on 2008-09 College Pricing and Student Aid Trends

"Job one of every private college and university will be keeping their student aid budgets in line with growing financial need and working creatively to keep out-of-pocket costs as low as possible." (Read more)

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» NAICU Surveys on the Impact of the Credit Crunch and Economic Downturn

• NAICU Follow-up Survey on the Impact of the Credit Crunch on Student Loans at Independent Colleges and Universities - Released October 2008

• NAICU Survey on the Credit Crunch and Student Aid at Private Colleges and Universities - Released March 2008

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» Private Colleges Respond to the Economic Downturn

A compilation of examples, culled from media reports, of the recent steps individual private colleges are taking to cut costs, enhance affordability, and share information with prospective and current students, and their families, in light of the current economic downturn

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» Recent Media Coverage

A round-up of recent news stories on college cost management, the impact of the economic downturn, and student and family finances

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» Facts and Figures: Cost, Price, and Affordability at Private Colleges and Universities

The latest stats on tuition, student aid, cost drivers, college endowments, and more

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» Campus Affordability Initiatives

Innovative programs launched by private colleges in recent years to reduce student out-of-pocket costs

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» Campus Cost-Cutting Initiatives

Measures taken by private colleges and universities in recent years to better control their operating costs and operate more efficiently


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» U-CAN Consumer Information Web Site

Search and compare tuition and student aid statistics (and more) for hundreds of private colleges and universities

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» Demystifying College Costs: What Consumers Want to Know

Focus groups with consumers find that colleges need to provide even more transparency, demonstration of value, and help and guidance