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Private Colleges are more affordable than you think

Infographic: Private colleges award larger grants
Infographic: Private college students typically pay less than 60% of the published price of tuition and fees

Infographic: Private college students receive much more financial aid
Infographic: More than 25% of private college graduates have no student debt

Infographic: Private college students receive much more financial aid


Private Colleges are more diverse than you think

Infographic: First-generation students are more likely to graduate on time from private colleges
Infographic: Students of all types attend private colleges

Infographic: Students of color at private colleges are more likely to graduate
Infographic: First-generation studnts complete their degrees more quickly at private colleges


Private Colleges are more accessible than you think

Infographic: Smaller private colleges enroll a larger proportion of low-income students than any other sector


Private College students succeed

Infographic: Employers want liberal arts knowledge
Infographic: Liberal arts students are engaged citizens

Infographic: More STEM majors at private colleges plan to go to graduate school
Infographic: Students in STEM fields are more likely to graduate on time from private colleges

Infographic: Students persist in STEM majors at private colleges