In 2013, tuition rates for both public and private colleges and universities were __________ they were in 1982.

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According to a report by the College Board, the average tuition and fees for a public four-year institution in 1982-83 were $3,469 (adjusted for inflation). By comparison, the average tuition and fees for public four-year institutions in 2013-14 were $8,893, which is approximately four times higher than the 1982-83 amount. Similarly, the average tuition and fees for a private four-year institution in 1982-83 were $13,620 (adjusted for inflation), compared to $30,094 in 2013-14, which is also approximately four times higher.

In 2013, Tuition Rates for Both Public and Private Colleges