Prior to 2003, Tuition Rates for Public Colleges and Universities

question 15

Multiple Choice

Prior to 2003, tuition rates for public colleges and universities in Texas tended to be

• A) slightly above the national average.
• B) slightly below the national average.
• C) about even with the national average.
• D) much higher than the national average, because Texas has no state income tax.
• E) low compared to other states.

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