Cost Is Big Student Consideration: SUNY Purchase Pres.

SUNY Purchase President Michael Steiper said affordability is a major factor in student enrollment decisions, with average costs around $26,000 annually for public universities and $60,000 for private institutions. Student loan defaults exceeded 9 million in June, according to Bloomberg reporting. Steiper discussed how higher education institutions are responding to family concerns about college costs and financing options.

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