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NICAR Exercise 2

by | Aug 25, 2018 | Student_Work

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Haley Ruiz

8/25/18

NICAR Exercise 2

 

Analyze the estimated tuition, fees and living expenses data for students to help you answer the questions below.

 

  • How much would an in-state student expect to pay for the 2017-2018 school year?
    1. An in-state student can expect to pay $24,916 for the 2017-2018 school year.
  • How much would an out-of-state student expect to pay for the 2017-2018 school year?
    1. An out-of-state student can expect to pay $40,162 for the 2017-2018 school year.
  • How much more did out-of-students pay in 2017-2018 than in-state students?
    1. Out-of-state students paid $15,246 more in 2017-2018 than in-state students.
  • Which category increased the most from the 2014-2015 to the 2017-2018 school years? Raw change? Percent change?

 

*Your calculations are incorrect. You compared to 2016 and not 2014.

  1. In-state students’ estimated expenses increased the most in the room and board living category. In the 2014-2015 school year it cost $9,454, and in the 2017-2018 school year it cost $10,704, which is a 3.6 percent increase or $1,250. *calculation should be on all expenses
  2. Out-of-state students’ estimated expenses increased the most in the tuition and fees category. In the 2014-2015 school year it cost $20,300, and in the 2017-2018 school year it cost $24,308, which is a 4.9 percent increase or $4,008.

 

Out-of-state tuition rose $4,008 from 2014-2015 to 2017-2018 at the University of Arkansas, a 19.7% increase, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

 

 

 

  • Write a lead for a story based on your analysis.
    1. Out-of-state tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduates at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has increased about 9 percent since the 2014-2015 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
  • What other information and/or sources would help you finish this story?
    1. Why have fees gone up? Are we getting more funding from the state and outside donations? If so, why are there two categories that require students to pay more? With more students paying these fees, why have they still gone up? How does the university use this money? Do the students living in converted study rooms have a reduced rate? How do the university’s rates compare to other universities?
    2. I would talk to the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Admissions, the Enrollment Services Division and University Advancement. I would also talk to students about how they feel about these increases.

 

Error in percentage change calculation. Very thorough and professional assignment. Next time, you can just post it on the blog itself.

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