the cost of education

[low_delta]

If it would cost $39,000 to send someone to college for four years, and we didn't have this war going on, how many people could the federal government have sent to school?

http://costofwar.com/

Comments

[seamusd.livejournal.com]

Maybe about 20 years ago it cost $39,000 for 4 years, but today it's more like $139,000, and many schools make it harder to get out in just 4 years.

*shrug*

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

From the site:
The College Board report Trends in College Pricing estimated that the cost of attending a four year public college or university in 2002 was $9,963, or $38,652 for four years. To this figure was added 2% to adjust for inflation, or $39,425.

Re: *shrug*

[seamusd.livejournal.com]

Okay, for a state school where the student is a resident. The more prestigous private schools cost a hellava lot more. Tuition at the University of Chicago in the late 80s was $20,000 per semester! I can't imagine what it costs now.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

The site was suggesting that the gov't could issue four year scholarships to thousands of people. I don't think anyone would agree that they should cover that amount. :-)