My View on Tution Cost
In a country that compensates the educated, lies an almost gross oxymoron; you need a fortune to make a fortune, relatively speaking. With the cost of college continuing to rise out of proportion with that of inflation, it is no wonder why some people do not or even cannot afford, in some cases a higher education. According to Lucia Solorzano, “Since federal aid has not kept pace with inflation, colleges have found they must pick up the slack, so they are raising tuition.” (Solorzano 3) It is my personal belief that we need legislation to regulate tuitions. Some colleges, through their “name-brand” status, have the power to charge ridiculous sums of money. With the cost of some 4 year programs at as high as thirty three thousand dollars a year, I think its time for some serious action. (Davis 1) Schools should see incoming students as the future of our nation, rather than a cash crop to be harvested.
lieve if the government was to incorporate a policy limiting institution’s profits, such as a maximum percent added to the operating cost, then they can set a “fair” tuition price. This would open doors of opportunity to people who might not attend school otherwise. This alone would far outweigh the few, minor disadvantages, as it would help our country as a whole. That is what I feel the government’s role is: to provide for the people, while at the same time looking out for the country’s future. An educated population is a viable population both in the domestic and world economy. Another argument to consider is, “If top notch schools do not charge high tuition, costs, they cannot afford the salaries of top-notch faculty.” I think the amount are paid should be reviewed as a matter of fact. With faculty salaries ranging from 50-80% of university’s overall expenses, it is money that needs to be carefully spent. (Ross 3) Theoretically speaking,
Some topics in this essay:
Lucia Solorzano,
Ivy League,
Northern Essex,
English Composition,
League Baseball,
tuition costs,
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