Why Is College In American So Expensive?

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10 Sep

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The outrageous price of a U.S. degree is unique in the world. Many believe decadence is to blame: fancy student apartments, expensive meals, living far from home, and “the mania for athletic sports.” The U.S. spends more on college than almost any other country and there is no clear relationship with the value students could possibly get in exchange. Many countries offer a fine college education at a much lower cost. American colleges are paying more to faculty and support staff. The tide is changing and online universities, two-year universities or community colleges are now getting a second look. Some states are offering free community college tuition or significantly lower costs. This will reduce the number of young adults with large student loans they often find it difficult to repay.

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Written by Donna Taylor

Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.