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Student loans and college finance: Take our quiz!

Rising college costs have pushed America's student loan debt over the $1 trillion mark for the first time.  Here's a quiz designed to test your knowledge on college finance ... and expand it.

( of 21 correct)

This number, reported by the White House, shows that tuition costs are rising much faster than most goods and services.

This number, reported by the White House, shows that tuition costs are rising much faster than most goods and services.

This number, reported by the White House, shows that tuition costs are rising much faster than most goods and services.

This number, reported by the White House, shows that tuition costs are rising much faster than most goods and services.

2. We all know college is expensive. How much higher are average tuition and fees now than two decades ago, measured in constant dollars (adjusted for inflation)?

Students attend graduation ceremonies at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa last year. (Butch Dill/AP/File)

Up more than 50 percent.

 

Up more than 100 percent.

 

Up more than 200 percent.

 

Up more than 300 percent.

 

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