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Is it actually cheaper for college students to use textbook rental versus purchase services over a four-year undergraduate timeline according to recent consumer reports?

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Is it actually cheaper for college students to use textbook rental versus purchase services over a four-year undergraduate timeline according to recent consumer reports?
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