It’s no secret that tuition at Kansas University and elsewhere has been on the rise for some time. And state funding to KU has declined more than $4,300 per full-time student, in inflation-adjusted dollars, since 1985.

Over time, the tuition increases have been dramatic.

Thursday the Kansas Board of Regents heard tuition proposals from KU and other state universities. Citing state budget cutbacks and a desire to maintain the quality of a KU education, KU is seeking an 8.2 percent increase for resident undergraduate students.

If approved, the 2010 figures will represent a 1,188 percent increase from 1980s tuition costs. Here’s a look at what some other costs might look like if they, too, had risen that much during that time.

KU undergraduate resident tuition (no fees) for two semesters

1980: $510

2010 proposed: $6,567

Percent increase: 1,188

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KU season football tickets

(source: Lawrence Journal-World advertised price in May 1980, Kansas Athletics for 2010 prices):

1980: $46.50

2010: $199-$350

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $598.46

Loaf of white bread

1980 (advertised in J-W): 23 cents

2010: $1.28

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $2.96

Postage stamp

(source: USPS)

1980: 15 cents

2010: 44 cents

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $1.93

500 kilowatt hours of electricity, U.S. average

(source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

1980: $26.70

2010: $64.76

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $343.90

Bacon, sliced, 1 pound, U.S. average

(source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

1980: $1.45

2010: $3.63

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $18.68

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Grade A dozen eggs

(source: LJW advertised price in 1980, 2010)

1980: 69 cents

2010: 99 cents

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $8.89

Meat Patties gebr.

1 pound ground beef

(source: LJW advertised price in 1980, 2010)

1980: $1.19

2010: $2.69

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $15.33

Miracle Whip

(source: LJW advertised price in 1980, 2010)

1980, 32 oz.: 79 cents

2010, 30 oz.: $2.77

2010, if as much as tuition increased: $10.18