America Falling Behind in Higher Education

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By Isaiah J. Poole

November 16th, 2006

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Americans agree that higher education is more important than ever, yet America is falling behind, ranking 13th in college affordability among industrialized nations, and falling to fourth in percentage of eligible students who enter college.

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