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A federal appeals court ruled against Michigan’s ban on using race as a factor in hiring and admissions decisions at public institutions and universities.
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Voter in Michigan banned racial preferences via ballot initiative in 2006.
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But in EdTrust’s view, most schools don’t do enough. Low-income families received an average of $9,704 in grant aid in 2007, leaving an unmet need of $11,352. That’s about three-quarters of their total income.
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According to the US News report, tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year on average for in-state Penn State students was $15,250.
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University officials refused comment.
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The foundation has made sizable grants to a number of other colleges and universities -- including Clemson University, George Mason University, Utah State University and West Virginia University.