As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?

Rather than lowering the price, some universities use online courses to subsidize everything else.

Mar 15, 2025 - 10:49
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As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?
According to an annual survey of college online-learning officers, 83% of online programs in higher education cost students as much as or more than in-person courses.

Rather than lowering the price, some universities use online courses to subsidize everything else.

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