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ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities

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Ranking 4,600 Colleges by ROI (2025)

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CEW’s Year in Review, Part 2: Summer and Fall 2024

We’re kicking off the new year with a recap of our research from the second…
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As the fall semester comes to a close, we’re reflecting on what we’ve accomplished over…
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In a Tough Job Market, Is Grad School the Best Bet? Without Better Data, It’s Hard to Say

Mixed signals are looming over the American economy, perhaps most ominously for those just starting…
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