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College costs have risen dramatically in the last 20 years. Here's why

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?

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Elissa Nadworny
Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent, covering higher education.
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.