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A small private college financial bubble?

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I bought a house in late 2001. People thought I was crazy to pay what I did, but still, in less than five years, I could’ve sold that house for double what I paid. But just two years later, if I wanted to sell it, I would have taken a loss. Continue reading →

This entry was tagged loans, private schools, SLAC, tuition.
  • Date 16 May 2016
  • Author Terry McGlynn

Let’s stop mixing up education and social capital

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When people talk about the “value of a quality education,” they’re probably not talking about education. What does a “quality” education look like? It’s expensive. The money doesn’t really get you a better education. It gets you social capital. Continue reading →

This entry was tagged private schools, public education, social capital, wealthy students.
  • Date 29 September 2014
  • Author Terry McGlynn

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