02 March 2015
Are Prestigious Private Colleges Worth the Cost?
Applicant, Employer and Expert Perspectives
This article from the Wall Street Journal explores the "value" of attending a name-brand college from three perspectives: the applicant's, the and the employer's and an admissions expert. The article also includes a list of "best value" schools courtesy of PayScale that considers return on investment (future reported salaries) in addition to cost.
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