It is important to not only highlight the enormous burden of student loan debtThe pandemic also highlighted the high cost of college.

According to the College Board which tracks tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in the United States, the average tuition increased 1.6% to $10,740 for students who are not from the state where they attend. trends in college pricing and student aid. Also, tuition and fees at private four-year colleges increased by 2.1% to $38,070.

Many student have to borrow in order to finance the costs. This has led the U.S. government and other countries alike, already creating student loan debt.  $1.7 trillion.

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This year’s incoming freshman class will rely on loans even more in pursuit of a degree at a public college or university, new data shows.

Typically, 7 in 10 college seniors graduate in the red, owing nearly $30,000 per borrower, according to data from the Institute for College Access & Success.

According to NerdWallet’s analysis of the National Center for Education Statistics data, 2022 graduates could get student loans worth as high as $39,000. This is an increase of $38,147 from 2021 high school graduates. 

NerdWallet discovered that parents are more likely to take out PLUS federal loans to cover college tuition costs for their children.

It takes on average five years to earn a bachelor’s degree. This is due to the fact that there are more undergraduates. time off.