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[–] 20 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

because they aren't paid for by public taxes. even public unis only make about 20% of money from the government.

they make most of their money from tuition and fees, followed by donations.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago

    Additionally, the 'fix' for education being too expensive was to make it so anyone could get government-backed loans for tuition. This has led to schools being able to spike tuition since to an 18-year-old there's no difference between a $20k loan and an $80k loan.

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