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Why are universities more expensive?
The story highlights a significant shift in who pays for university education. The government's contribution has fallen dramatically, from 46% to just 8%. This means students, through their loans, are now bearing a much larger share of the cost of their degrees, leading to higher individual debt burdens.
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