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College textbook prices rise sharply, but not student costs
A report from NBC News found that college textbook prices have risen by 1,041% since 1977, more than three times the rate of inflation. But it doesn’t necessarily mean students are paying more. The news organization reviewed Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover...![End of school checklist [infographic]](https://s28637.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/screenshot-blog.iontuition.com-2015-05-22-08-40-38.png)