[pb7]

That's roughly how much public in-state universities cost in the United States on average[0]. Some states are significantly cheaper.

[0] https://www.valuepenguin.com/student-loans/average-cost-of-c...

[sudosysgen]

Wait. You're comparing total cost in France, to cost at the point of use excluding taxes in the US. Education in public in-state universities is also highly subsidized.

[gammarator]

Those state subsidies have steadily been eroded over the time period under discussion--part of why tuition has increased. At most large state flagships, public funding is now a significant minority of revenue.

[sudosysgen]

Right. But you still can't compare US price without subsidies to French price with subsidies. They are still a significant minority, about 30-40% of what Tuition brings in.

Besides, public funding given a year ago still factors into costs today.

[ericmay]

Is it highly subsidized? Any reason to think that is the case?

[sudosysgen]

It is indeed highly subsidized, to the tune of billions a year. You can read the Financials online.

[ericmay]

Do you mean subsidized in the sense of student loans backed by the government?

[sudosysgen]

No. The link I was replying to was referring to State Universities. They are owned and partially financed by the government.

[ericmay]

Sure. But what I'm wondering is what subsidies you're referring to. Are you talking about grants and loans that students get, or maybe federal grant money for research?