Unmasking College Costs: Challenges in the Era of Differential Tuition Practices

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Abstract

Differential Tuition (DT) policies are purposeful variations in undergraduate tuition rates. This study focuses on DT at public 4-year, research-intensive institutions (n=143) during the 2015-2016 academic year. The findings reflect communication strategies of DT policies by universities, and prevalence and variations of DT. Factors associated with DT policies are discussed.

Authors

• Glen Nelson, Arizona State University

• Gregory C. Wolniak, New York University

• Casey E. George, University of Louisville