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Study suggests that college isn't the great equalizer many believe
College is the great equalizer. That's the message proudly proclaimed by many in higher education, not to mention many parents trying to urge children who may not have trust funds to prepare for college. But a new study says that the economic impact of college -- in postgraduation wages -- is very much tied to the income of students' families growing up, with students from wealthier families earning more than others. Some might assume that this difference is due to enrollment patterns...
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After reading the article, a more accurate title may be: "two recent studies reach different conclusions by using slightly different methods." But it's not that attention grabbing... just science as usual...