Tuition Rises Faster Than Inflation, and Faster Than in Previous Year

By ANDREW BROWNSTEIN

Survey also shows a greater reliance on student loans for financial aid

The robust economy of the past few years has brought welcome news to many colleges. Endowments are surging. Enrollments are growing to record highs.

But in one important way, the headlines are stuck in a time warp: The cost of higher education continues to escalate.

That dissonance formed the backdrop of last week's release of the College

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