Higher education pricing practices face growing scrutiny as lawmakers demand transparency on pricing algorithms from colleges and consulting firms. Institutions are also exploring tuition resets and cost transparency initiatives amid rising college costs and financial aid challenges. Republican lawmakers have raised antitrust concerns regarding algorithmic pricing practices, while some universities have made efforts to reduce tuition, aiming to alleviate affordability pressures for families. This environment underscores heightened attention to systemic reforms addressing the cost and value of college education.