The annual State Higher Education Finance analysis says the squeeze could be explained by enrollment declines, tuition freezes, and the dwindling of stimulus dollars.
Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast.
She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.