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Affordable Access vs. Traditional: The First Day of Class
Feb 6, 2026
Starting a new term is overwhelming.
New schedules, instructors, and expectations, plus the pressure to find and pay for course materials before class even begins.
Day-one access matters. Students who have materials from the start are better prepared, less stressed, and more likely to succeed.
How does that break down?
Affordable Access | Traditional Access |
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Student Readiness | |
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Academic Impact | |
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What the Data Shows
With Affordable Access:
Students are
27%
more likely to earn a passing grade
Students are
60%
less likely to withdraw
84%
of students feel more prepared for class
 81%of students say Affordable Access positively impacts their academic success |
Bryant, G., McVety, C. (2025, April). Course Materials in Higher Education. Tyton Partners. https://tytonpartners.com/course-materials-in-higher-education/
Additional Insights
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4 Research Backed Insights on Learning, AI, Affordability and Student Success
A new report authored by Huron and commissioned by the BRIDGE Coalition, The Evolution of Learning Solutions in Higher Education: Evidence of Impact on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success, examines this transformation and the growing body of evidence behind it.
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The Evolution of Learning Solutions in Higher Education
Evidence of impact on teaching, learning, and student success. Once defined by textbooks, learning solutions providers now supply much of the instructional infrastructure that millions of faculty and learners use every day. The report examines the evidence behind that role.
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