Which of the following explains why the gap in wealth between college graduates and nongraduates is narrowing? Pay for jobs that do not require a college degree has been increasing. The costs associated with college are getting higher. The costs associated with earning a high school diploma have been falling. Fewer students are using debt to pay for college expenses.
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