We have sold ourselves into a fast food model of education, and it's impoverishing our spirit and our energies as much as fast food is depleting our physical bodies.

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In 2014, the average American family paid $33,000 in tuition for a child to attend a public university. In many cases, these tuition costs are astronomical. Tuition rates for colleges have increased an average of 9.3% each year since 2008. The cost of tuition for a private college is even higher, with the average student paying an unbelievable amount of money each semester.

Tuition alone can be a huge burden for many families. However, private school college students only have it easier when it comes to their education. While a student at a public school must pay for housing and dining hall fees, private school students get to enjoy all of these amenities without paying any extra costs.

According to CNN Money , the US Department of Education reports that the average annual cost of attendance at a four-year private college is about $43,000 per year. That’s nearly double the average cost of attending a public college. However, it’s important to note that these numbers do not include room and board.

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