In 1978, 18.7 percent of 18-24 year olds were in 4 year colleges. In 2022, 30.5

In 1978, 18.7 percent of 18-24 year olds were in 4 year colleges. In 2022, 30.5 were. What changed? College got more expensive and more people recognized the value of attending. Tuition and fees at state schools now around $10,000 on average, 3x more than in late 70s but flat for… https://t.co/wBlIR5CCVF pic.twitter.com/pgU5DhZNXv

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