Here is how a badly managed college balloons in costs
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/breaking-down-spending-at-one-of-americas-priciest-public-colleges-2d74ec48 TL;DR: cost increases come from administrative buildings, sports and non-professor salaries. " in-state tuition and fees, about $12,500 this school year, have more than doubled since 2