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This graph compares the cost of room and board at educational institutions in Texas.

A graph titled The Cost of Room and Board in Texas from 2012 to 2013 has the type of school on the x-axis, and the yearly cost in thousands of dollars on the y-axis. Public 4-year university is 8,200, and private 4-year is 6,500. Public community college is 6,200, and private community college is 3,800. Technical school is 6,400.

This graph helps explain why

public community colleges are considered to be affordable alternatives to private community colleges.
students in Texas have become increasingly drawn to technical schools over community colleges.
many students might choose an alternative living situation over paying room and board at a four year institution.
some Texas students have opted to delay attaining a degree in higher education for several years.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: many students might choose an alternative living situation over paying room and board at a four year institution.

Reason: room-and-board at four‑year schools is the highest on the chart (about $8,200 at public 4‑year and $6,500 at private 4‑year), noticeably above community college and technical‑school costs, so students may seek cheaper living arrangements.