Most of the schools are Taj Mahals. This is a huge contributor to cost. Expansion, of course, is understandable but the facilities that are being built these days are outrageous.
Also, the elephant in the room is sports. Of course there is the argument that this is money in the bank to colleges but I see it unnecessary and I believe does not do one thing for lowering schools cost. I believe WWRP do here is valid.
Just as a funny side note. I went to a Community College that at the time was ranked 5th in the nation for Math and Science. I attended school there for the same reason I went to ASU… It was “down the street” from my house but later I learned the history behind the school’s mascot and colors. Scottsdale Community College was founded as a academic CC. At some point the administration decided to have sports program against the initial philosophy of the school. When it came time to vote in a mascot and colors this is what the chose. The Mascot: The Artichoke… The Colors: Pink and “Puuky” Green.
