I hope a similar thing is happening in Seattle's U-district.
Housing costs are by far the largest line item expense for a student. Actual tuition/books is pretty affordable [1]
Housing costs are by far the largest line item expense for a student. Actual tuition/books is pretty affordable [1]
When I was grad student rent was indeed 50% of my stipend. Tuition was covered as part of research grants. Only way to reduce expenses was to get roommates.
Having said that, mortgage is also 50% of our household income now. American dream is expensive...