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University of Pittsburgh Newcomers Face Tuition Surcharge.

By Eleanor Chute, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 16--Beginning next fall, new undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh likely will pay more than those already enrolled.

Pitt yesterday announced that it is planning a differential tuition plan in the fall of 2004. The budget committee of the board of trustees yesterday recommended the plan, which is expected to be voted on by the full board next Thursday.

Pitt will set a base tuition next June for the fall of 2004. Then, it will charge an extra $1,000 abo

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