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Is attending a private college right for you? Here are the perks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 8, 2026
Key takeaways Private colleges are higher educational institutions funded by tuition fees, endowments, and alumni donations. Private colleges tend to have smaller enrollment numbers, smaller class sizes with favorable student to faculty ratios, and often have tight knit campus communities. While tuition is usually higher, financial aid can help lower the actual cost. Looking at …
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Myth: I Should Borrow As Much As I Can In Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
Considering how expensive college is nowadays, it makes sense that people would believe they need to take as much out in student loans as possible to cover the cost of tuition. This, however, is the exact opposite of what you should do. Student Loan Repayment and Interest You must keep in mind that when you …
Here's everything you need to know about student loan interest rates.
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What You Need To Know About Student Loan Interest Rates

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Understanding student loan interest rates is the key to making smart borrowing decisions. Here’s a simple example that will demonstrate how your student loan interest rate can add dollars to your debt. Let’s say you graduate with an average of $40,000 in student loan debt. A 4.5% rate of interest, which is the rate for …
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Bad Financial Aid “Advice” To Avoid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are applying to college, you are sure to be looking for advice about student loans. While there is plenty of really good advice out there, we’ve come across some bad advice that you would do best to avoid. Filing the FAFSA is a waste of time if your family income is above average …

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