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[quote=Anonymous]The increase in administrators is the biggest issue in higher ed costs. But if families want (and they do) to be able to call about an issue and get an immediate response, for their kid to have access to a dean on call, to have access to a wealth of services including travel abroad, internships, prestigious fellowships-all of that requires staffing and those staff require a professional salary. Every campus also has administrators who make sure they are in compliance with federal regs and accreditation requirements.

A school like Berea College shows what the alternative looks like. They have a big endowment and use it to make the college tuition free. They offer a high quality education, but it's pretty bare bones. All students are required to work 10-15 hours. They spend roughly half the money per student of other LACs. But many families on this board, and their students, would not think Berea offers enough opportunities and amenities. Until a critical mass of families say "I want a good education at a reasonable price" colleges have no incentive to dial back costs-and the opposite is true, the more lavish the college, the more families are willing to pay.[/quote]

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