White non-Hispanic families in the U.S. have a median wealth of $188,200, compared with $36,100 for Hispanic families, according to data analyzed by the Brookings Institution.
In 2016, about half of Hispanic families weren't able to contribute anything to the costs of their children's higher education, UnidosUS, an advocacy organization, found.
Overall, Latinos borrow less than their white peers to pay for college, but "they face challenges repaying student loans when they do borrow," said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
Most Latinos at institutions of higher education are the first in their families to go to college.
Elizabeth Zamudio vice president of education at UnidosUS
Persons:
Ana Paula Cortes, David Ferreira, Inequity, Cortes, Elizabeth Zamudio, Mark Kantrowitz
Organizations:
Center for, Brookings Institution, UnidosUS, Gallup
Locations:
Mexico, U.S