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Dollar Tree isn’t always a $1.25 deal anymore — and shoppers are starting to notice. With price hikes rolling out on more items, it’s getting harder to know when something costs more than it used to.

The advertised "sticker price" for college is often much higher than what most students actually pay. A student's net price is determined after factoring in financial aid, grants, and scholarships. A ...