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What Exactly Is College For? (Update)

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Inequality in Higher Education

This chapter explores the disparities in tuition payments and donations between wealthy families and lower-income students, raising critical concerns about the influence of affluent benefactors on universities. It emphasizes the need to examine the broader educational landscape in the U.S., particularly the challenges faced by community colleges and the narrow focus on elite institutions.

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