PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black
PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black
Phil Black
Ep. 299 | Why Is College So Expensive?
16 minutes Posted Dec 14, 2025 at 6:11 am.
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In today's episode, I break down some of the reasons that college has become so expensive.

  1. the "original sin"
  2. open the floodgates
  3. demand up, supply even
  4. government subsidized loans
  5. lazy rivers, sushi bars, climbing walls
  6. College as the only option

If you are aware how expensive college has become, but you're not sure why or how, please give this episode a listen.

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