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How Americans Are Handling the Cost of College

Friday, September 4, 2026


The average cost of a four-year degree is approximately $60,000 at private universities and $26,000 at public universities. Student loan defaults reached 9 million in June. Bloomberg interviewed students, parents, and SUNY Purchase President at the campus in Westchester County, New York about their approaches to affording college.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-04/how-americans-are-handling-the-cost-of-college-video

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