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More Americans would choose to send their children to a private college, but when it comes to actual matriculation, most students enroll in public institutions because of the perceived difference in affordability.
Fact 1 - Preference of Private vs. Public
If money were no issue, 47 percent of Americans would send their child
to a private college, while only 22 percent would choose a public university,
but when it comes to actual matriculation, public institutions win out,
enrolling 74 percent of respondents' children who most recently attended
college. While cost and affordability issues may not be the only reasons
for this discrepancy, they are likely a factor, particularly among those
less familiar with private college quality.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education's 2004 Survey of Public Opinion on Higher Education, designed and analyzed by George Dehne Associates (The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 7, 2004).
Fact 2 - Perception of Quality
Surveyed alumni of private colleges and universities strongly believe
that private institutions are of higher quality than public universities.
Moreover, more public university alumni surveyed agree that private institutions
are better than publics in terms of quality.
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These materials reference the themes and topics addressed in the above facts and data, serving as a helpful resource on how presidents and others are making the case for independent higher education.
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Speeches and Addresses |
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Myrvin Christopherson, Dana College - August 27, 2002 Appalachian
College Association Meeting Remarks |
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