College Rankings, Student Debt
Explore the impact of college rankings on student debt and the role of fancy amenities in colleges. Russ and Cathy discuss the unintended consequences of rankings and the natural feedback loop that arises from them. They also delve into the influence of federal aid on the accessibility of education.In this clip
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Related Questions
Are universities focused on status as discussed in the episode What Makes a "Good College" — and Why It Matters | Cecilia M. Orphan | TED and the clip Rethinking College Prestige?
Are universities focused on status as discussed in the episode Asking A Billionaire Founder For $100M Business Ideas (#413) and the clip College Rankings Redefined?
Is the college admissions system fair?