Question

this graph compares the cost of room and board at educational institutions in texas. the cost of room and board in texas (2012 - 2013) this graph helps explain why public community colleges are considered to be affordable alternatives to private community colleges. students in texas have become increasingly drawn to technical schools over community colleges. many students might choose an alternative living situation over paying room and board at a four year institution. some texas students have opted to delay attaining a degree in higher education for several years.

Explanation:

The graph shows the cost of room and board. Public community colleges (blue bar) have lower costs compared to private ones (orange bar). This cost - difference makes public community colleges an affordable option. Technical schools aren't compared to community colleges in terms of student draw in the graph. The four - year institution cost is high, which might lead students to alternative living. But the main comparison for affordability is between public and private community colleges. Delaying degree isn't related to the cost comparison in the graph.

Answer:

public community colleges are considered to be affordable alternatives to private community colleges.