Is College Worth The Cost?

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I have a B.S. and M.A. in English from Bradley University, a small private school in central Illinois. I was recruited to run cross country and track for Bradley, and was blessed with a full ride scholarship. I didn’t pay tuition, room and board, or books. When I moved out of the dorms, I had to pay for an apartment, but rent was very cheap ($300/month). Without my…