Education Matters - 03/06/21

March 6, 2021
Top to Bottom: John Swallow, President of Carthage College; Karin Sconzert, host of Education Matters; Ron Lieber, author and New York Times Columnist

Host Karin Sconzert welcomes Ron Lieber, the "Your Money" columnist for the New York Times, with President John Swallow from Carthage College about college costs and the reasons for going to college. Lieber's new book, “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Decision Your Family Will Ever Make” discusses all of these issues and more.

Resources Discussed in the Episode: 

NYT Column: Why It Makes Good Sense to Save for College Now

Common Data Set

College Score Card 

Carthage College Net Price Calculator

UW-Parkside Net Price Calculator

Gateway Technical College Net Price Calculator