When comparing college costs, it’s important to also factor in how long it will likely take to earn a degree. Although no one plans on taking more than four years to graduate, the reality is that many student do — paying more years of tuition and losing out on income because they’re starting their careers later. That’s why graduate rates matters, and our 17 member colleges have the best grad rate in the state and the Midwest as well as the third highest nationwide.

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