Question
Use the statistics you just explored to help you with this question.
Which statement best summarizes the trend in higher education costs?
The introduction of online learning is a major source of the rise in costs.
Rising costs have been slowed by the availability of more government loans.
Costs have consistently risen over the past fifty years and continue to rise.
While costs decreased in past decades, only in recent years has tuition risen.
Which statement best summarizes the trend in higher education costs?
The introduction of online learning is a major source of the rise in costs.
Rising costs have been slowed by the availability of more government loans.
Costs have consistently risen over the past fifty years and continue to rise.
While costs decreased in past decades, only in recent years has tuition risen.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Costs have consistently risen over the past fifty years and continue to rise.
Brief justification: long‑term data show college tuition and fees rising well above general inflation for decades. Short‑term factors (online learning, loan availability) affect demand and access but do not account for the persistent, multi‑decade upward trend.
Brief justification: long‑term data show college tuition and fees rising well above general inflation for decades. Short‑term factors (online learning, loan availability) affect demand and access but do not account for the persistent, multi‑decade upward trend.