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Students Control Food Costs on Campus | Odessa News
College costs just hit a record $100 billion, with most expenses locked in before you even arrive—tuition, housing, you name it. But here’s the twist: food is the only part of the budget students can actually control—and it’s getting pricey. While overall back-to-school spending stays flat, prices are soaring, forcing even wealthier families to tighten their belts. At public schools, housing and food now cost more than tuition itself—$13,900 vs. $12,000 for in-state students. That means your kitchen, not your dining hall, holds the key to savings. Groceries may be up, but they’re still…
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