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by the Minnesota Private College Council, which looks to counter the notion that private colleges are too expensive for low-income students.

It says they pay significantly less than the average student: $14,350 on average (for those families earning less than $30,000), compared to $23,500 for the average student who attended in 2009-10.

The amount is lower because those students receive State Grant awards, Pell Grants, institutional grants and scholarships.

That is, of course, true across all types of educational institutions.

The 4-year  graduation rate for students, according to its numbers:

See the chart, read the full piece and get more links here.

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Recently came across this chart by the Minnesota Private College Council, which looks to counter the notion that private colleges are too expensive for low-income students. It says they pay significantly less than the average student: $14,350 on average (for those families earning less than $30,000), compared to $23,500 for the average student who attended…

How much do low-income students pay at Minnesota's private colleges?

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