Students of Color Face Major Hurdles Around College Debt
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Students of color face an event steeper climb when it comes to college debt.
When it comes to paying off that debt, Black and Latino graduates are struggling. Nearly half of Black students owe an average of 12.5% more than they borrowed, according to the Education Data Initiative.
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Students of Color Face Major Hurdles Around College Debt
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When it comes to paying off that debt, Black and Latino graduates are struggling. Nearly half of Black students owe an average of 12.5% more than they borrowed, according to the Education Data Initiative.
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