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The 100 Best Public Colleges in America
By Jody Ellis, Stacker News
On 5/18/21 at 6:30 PM EDT
Earning a college degree is an investment with far-reaching benefits. Adults who hold degrees earn an average of $32,000 more per year than those who hold a high school diploma. This increased income can mean a big difference in quality of life, from being able to afford a home to lower instances of poverty, and even longer life expectancy.
While those statistics are all good reasons to go to college, education often comes with a hefty price tag. Over the last 10 years, tuition rates for both public and private colleges have increased by more than 25 percent, and student loan debt has increased alongside them. In 2019, the average cost per year of a private college education was $48,510, while at a public college it was $21,370. As a result, many students are choosing to attend a public university, where they can potentially get less-expensive tuition and better value for their money
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Stony Brook University plans to hold an in-person September commencement for the Class of 2020, but some graduates aren’t sure if they plan to attend.
According to a new page on the university’s commencement website, the ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. Stony Brook University officials said planning is still underway and further updates will be posted online over the next few weeks.
“We heard you. We know how incredibly important this event is to you, and we are determined to honor your accomplishments and give you the celebration you deserve,” the site read. “You will now be able to don your regalia, toss your cap and pose for pictures with your loved ones, creating those special graduation memories to treasure.”