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Schneider, Mark; Klor de Alva, Jorge – American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 2011
Many more factors figure into the cost of a bachelor's degree than just tuition. Depending on the type of college or university, as well as its level of selectivity, taxpayers may contribute a substantial tax subsidy or, in rare cases, receive a moderate net "profit" per bachelor's degree. It is important to consider all of the costs and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Costs, Educational Finance, Paying for College
Kelly, Andrew P. – American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 2011
In recent years, students and parents have seen tuition costs at colleges and universities rise, to the extent that many low-income families may feel a college education for their child is out of their financial reach. However, this sky-high tuition is often partially, or even largely, subsidized by various forms of financial aid. For families to…
Descriptors: Parent Student Relationship, Low Income Groups, Paying for College, Tuition
Smith, Burck – American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 2009
Many students taking remedial courses in college are not doing well in them. A better approach is needed that will benefit not only students, but also taxpayers and the students who are footing the bill for unsuccessful instruction. A subscription-based model in which students can work at their own pace and get help from readily available faculty…
Descriptors: Remedial Instruction, College Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Tuition