The tuition and fees figures in the report are the so-called sticker prices, which do not reflect discounts students receive in the form of grant aid and tax benefits.
Oil industry experts say the published price for the oil does not reflect discounts that China offers.
Among other things, all the networks acknowledge that the revenue figures they give Competitive Media Reports are inflated, not reflecting discounts given to favored advertisers.
It said the price average would reflect discounts and rebates, which are already provided to large buyers and state Medicaid programs.
Prices, except for equipment available by mail order only (see phone numbers in parentheses), reflect typical discounts found at retail outlets.
The figures were adjusted to reflect discounts.
Prices do not reflect discounts or installation costs.
Information about drug prices, adjusted to reflect discounts, rebates and fees, is increasingly important as many employers ask their workers to take a larger share in selecting and paying for medicines and other health needs.
The prices do not include insurance, or reflect discounts or incentives that vary from site to site.
Sale garments are colour-coded to reflect discounts of 20% to 50%.