The 50 states and the District of Columbia vary widely in the populations their higher-education systems serve, how well they educate their residents beyond high school, how much money they spend doing so, and the results of all their efforts.
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NewsFor Needy Students, Geography Can Be Destiny
Two Southeastern states have taken different directions on access: One has reined in tuition. The other state let it grow. -
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United States: By the Numbers
See national figures on demographics, faculty pay, enrollment, government support, and institutions by sector.
