Thousands of college students are making their way to dorms across the city this fall, and they’re preparing to pay a pretty penny. As the student debt crisis grips the country and continues to hinder ...

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Even as Illinois’ public colleges desperately need to boost enrollment, it’s become increasingly difficult for students from low- and middle-income families to navigate a path to affordability. For ...

The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money. By Ron Lieber The University of Chicago was where fun went to die.

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