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How well do you know higher education in the U.S.?

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About how many degree-granting colleges and universities operated in the U.S. as of 2020?

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over 1.7 trillion dollars

By 2021, total U.S. student loan debt had surpassed what amount?

Student debt topped 1.7 trillion dollars by 2021, more than the total in 2016, when it was already estimated at 1.4 trillion dollars.

Source: Wikipedia, Higher education in the United States (2021) en.wikipedia.org

34%

In one survey, 84% of 27-year-olds had some college experience, but only what share had earned a bachelor's degree?

While most 27-year-olds had attended some college, only about a third had actually completed a bachelor's degree.

Source: Wikipedia, Higher education in the United States (2012) en.wikipedia.org

2.2 million

Since its 2010-11 peak, community college enrollment has declined by about how many students?

Community colleges lost about 2.2 million students from their peak enrollment around 2010-11.

Source: Wikipedia, Higher education in the United States (2022) en.wikipedia.org

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