Rich colleges, poor students

by E Wayne Ross on January 30, 2008

Christian Science Monitor: Rich colleges, poor students

Endowments at colleges and universities have ballooned. Senators rightly press the case for tuition relief.

Last week, two key US senators asked the nation’s 136 wealthiest colleges and universities for information on their tuition hikes, financial aid, and endowments. With those treasure chests rising rapidly, the lawmakers wonder if a college education can be made more affordable.