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New York Colleges: Equity Levels Vary Widely

8/26/2025

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New York colleges show differing levels of commitment to equity and social mobility.
Columbia and Cornell provide affordability and support for low-income students, while NYU has high tuition despite many Pell Grant recipients.
Boricua College achieves strong outcomes for low-income students, unlike The New School, which has high costs and low public service involvement.
Rankings indicate which institutions effectively serve the public and which maintain privilege.

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Story summary

New York colleges show differing levels of commitment to equity and social mobility.
Columbia and Cornell provide affordability and support for low-income students, while NYU has high tuition despite many Pell Grant recipients.
Boricua College achieves strong outcomes for low-income students, unlike The New School, which has high costs and low public service involvement.
Rankings indicate which institutions effectively serve the public and which maintain privilege.