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Enrollment Up at For-Profit Colleges Despite Economy
16 December 08 10:30 AM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

While numerous nonprofit colleges have halted construction and are undergoing hiring freezes and other cutbacks due to the declining economy, for-profit colleges are seeing higher enrollment numbers and higher profit margins (“ Economic Downturn Is a Read More...

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Trade Schools Are Better Than Community Colleges, Say Americans in Poll
11 June 08 06:38 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Results of a recent public opinion poll point to a strong belief among Americans that career and technical schools may be better than community colleges at preparing students for today’s competitive workforce, reports The Chronicle of Higher Education Read More...

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