A 2017 College Board study estimated that the cost of college has increased 100% since 2001. The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank estimates that U.S. college tuition debt has increased from $480 billion in 2006 to $1.5 trillion in 2018. Several 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary candidates have argued that the cost of college is out of control and that the government should pay for tuition. Opponents argue that the government cant afford it and point to estimates from the Committee for a Responsible Federal budget that estimate programs would cost the government $80 billion a year.
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Response rates from 54.7k Utah voters.
36% Yes |
64% No |
30% Yes |
46% No |
6% Yes, but only for partial tuition |
9% No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students |
9% No, but provide lower interest rates for student loans |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 54.7k Utah voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 54.7k Utah voters.
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Unique answers from Utah voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8LXMDF54yrs4Y
I think they should help the people who need it but not for everyone
@94Z37B42yrs2Y
No, but abolish interest rates for student loans.
@8G5FNF44yrs4Y
No, but they should offer more scholarships and grants for all students of all types of income.
@9FDPBFS1yr1Y
It should be similar to a merit based scholorship; the percent you pass is how much gets payed.
@9D5CTP51yr1Y
Yes, but this should only apply to State colleges and Universities. Any aid for private will be based on the Public cost.
@8SQZ4BS 1yr1Y
Increase the federal pell grant funding for the low and middle class students. And instead of forgiving student loans, make the interest rate 0% in perpetuity.
@9D5CBD21yr1Y
The cost of current education should be reduced.
@9DVX7BM1yr1Y
Yes but only for students entering college with a high likelihood of graduating. Admission process should be competitive.
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