County College Cost, Grad Rate Low, Scorecard Shows
New federal website allows prospective college students to compare institutions of interest.
The cost to attend County College of Morris is low compared to its national counterparts, according to a new, interactive website designed by the United States Department of Education. The website, created after President Barack Obama called for colleges to be held accountable for “cost, value and quality,” gives families and prospective students critical information to make decisions on college choices, according to the Department of Education. According to the Scorecard, the average net price (the cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted) to attend County College of Morris is $5,195. The analysis also showed the net price increased 4.8-percent from 2007 to 2009. “We know students and families are often overwhelmed in the …
Reality Chuck
8:59 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
"Educating young Americans to be the smartest in the world"....is exact mantra that these institutions hide behind. It is equivalent to "peace in our time"; "energy selfsufficient";"you can be anything you want to be". I agree with everthing else you say but everytime I hear a politician tie education funding to such a broad immeasurable goal, I know it is a smoke screen. more ›