The cost of in-state college tuition in Virginia has gone down in the past five years when adjusted for inflation, but it’s still higher than most of the U.S., according to the College Board.
Why it matters: Salaries aren’t keeping up with inflation, so Virginians are likely considering the squeeze of year-to-year tuition and fee increases when making college decisions.
The big picture: Nationwide, the price tag of getting a college degree is the greatest barrier for people who want one—so much so that some enrolled students consider dropping out, per a Gallup survey earlier this year.
Read more at Axios.
