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The Real Cost of College: What You Need to Know About Student Loans

What percentage of college graduates take on student loan debt?

And why does it matter?

  • Federal vs. Private Loans

  • Default

  • Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized

  • Interest

Why is it important for us to understand the differences in loan types?

How does the length of a loan term affect the total interest paid?

How could taking on debt affect us?

Americans owe $1.81 trillion in student loan debt, with the majority of borrowers carrying balances of around $40,000.

— EDI

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