Making the Case

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Fact 2 - Students of Color Graduation Rates
Students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds complete their degrees more quickly at independent colleges and universities than at state four-year colleges. For example, Hispanic students have a 76 percent four-year graduation rate at independent colleges, but only a 39 percent rate at state four-year colleges and universities.

Source: Analysis by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, “Independent Colleges and Universities: A National Profile” (2004). U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study, Second Follow-up (BPS:96/01).