College tuition and merit-based discounts - on the rise

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Tuition at some private universities is more than $40,000 a year. Sticker shock even for middle class parents. Kids at the top of the class may qualify for tuition breaks based on academic performance. There's been an increase in these merit-based tuition discounts. Marketplace's Hillary Wicai reports the trend isn't a good deal for everyone.