Private Universities are trying new methods to attract students and address sticker shock. Atlanta-based Oglethorpe University recently announced a price-matching program. Students who qualify for admissions will pay the same amount as the flagship public universities in their home state.

The Ohio State University is also trying to address rising costs by eliminating course fees and extending in-state tuition to more military families.

Today on All Sides, we discuss the cost of college and what universities are doing to attract students.

Guest:
Rick Seltzer, business and managment reporter, Inside Higher Ed
Sabrina Manville, co-founder of Edmit, a startup that calculates personalized tuition estimates for students
Lawrence Schall, president, Oglethorpe University
Stefanie Niles, vice president for enrollment and communications
Michael Papadakis, OSU Interim CFO
Shamina Merchant, student government president